Inside the small kitchen, Warren explained calmly that he knew about the financial problems facing the Holt family, including their debts, Patricia’s medical expenses, and Raymond’s situation.
Savannah and Patricia exchanged stunned glances as he continued speaking.
“I have the resources to resolve all of those problems,” he said.
Patricia frowned with confusion.
“Why would you help us?”
Warren folded his hands on the table.
“Because I need something in return.”
He then explained that doctors had told him he might only have six months before a serious condition changed the course of his life.
He did not want to face that time alone.
More importantly, he wanted an heir so that his estate would not pass to distant relatives waiting to claim it.
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