turtles. You were like a grandson to me and we were more alike than you’ll ever know. We cared about the same things in life, you and I. Keep it all close to your heart.”
There was a moment of silence as Joel linked his fingers.
“That’s all she has, apart from stating that anything not mentioned specifically should be assumed to belong to Mandi.”
“I share a house with Gray.” It was all she could say. It was surreal. Cruel. Nana wouldn’t do that to her.
“If you’re done, then I’m leaving,” John said. He scowled as he stormed out of the room, but Mandi saw his eyes beginning to water and his chin quiver when he thought they could see only his back. Her heart went out to him. The man had his faults, but he was human. No doubt he was upset about the money, but his pride and feelings had been hurt, too. They had to have been. Was this Nana’s way of trying to teach him what mattered in life? That it wasn’t about money and possessions?
“These are for the two of you.” Burkitt held out two copies of Nana’s house keys.
Gray had a key to the house.
She really needed to go back to bed.
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