I assumed she’d decided to leave him a modest amount of money.
I found him and told him about her request.
He arrived at the attorney’s office in a jacket he’d borrowed from someone, still carrying his battered backpack.
My brother immediately looked annoyed.
« What’s he doing here? »
« Mom asked for him to attend, » I answered.
The attorney opened a large file and began explaining how her estate would be distributed.
Everything seemed ordinary at first.
Then he paused.
« Your mother included one last instruction involving Ethan. »
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