“The testator leaves full ownership of the real property located at 11 Wexley Hill Lane, including all fixtures and contents therein.”
Silence.
“That’s it?” The question slipped out before I could stop it. “Just the house?”
Karine let out a cough that sounded like a laugh. My father didn’t turn around. My mother reached back and patted my forearm the way you’d pat a child who’d dropped an ice cream cone. “It’s a very generous gift, Elise. Houses in that area are worth quite a bit.”
“She told me everything was going to me,” I said quietly. “The business, the ring. She told me herself.”
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