CHAPTER 3: CLAIRE'S SECRET LETTER
CHAPTER 3: CLAIRE'S SECRET LETTER
That night, after the girls finally fell asleep in warm beds with full stomachs, Nathan entered the attic.
He hadn't visited since Claire died.
Every corner held memories.
Every box carried pain.
Then he found it.
A small wooden chest with Claire's handwriting.
FOR NATHAN — ONLY IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO ME.
His heart stopped.
With trembling hands, he opened it.
Inside was a sealed letter.
Nathan sat down and began to read.
"My love,
If you're reading this, then I wasn't given enough time.
But please listen carefully.
If you ever bring another woman into our daughters' lives, watch how she treats them when no one is looking.
Not when guests are present.
Not when cameras are watching.
Children always reveal the truth.
And there is one more secret.
A trust fund has been created for our girls.
Not even you know the full amount.
My father insisted on keeping it hidden.
The girls will inherit everything when they turn eighteen.
Anyone who tries to harm them for money must never learn about it."
Nathan's eyes widened.
Attached to the letter was a document.
The trust was worth over two hundred million dollars.
Claire had protected their daughters even from beyond the grave.
Suddenly, everything made sense.
Vanessa had repeatedly asked questions about inheritance.
About bank accounts.
About ownership.
About control.
She had never wanted a family.
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She wanted access.
And now she would never get it.
