They Were Unaware
Anna stood silently at the top of the stairs, hidden from view. Her children had no idea she was there, listening intently as they prepared to unveil a secret—one her husband had never shared with her. Then, she heard the words she was never meant to hear. “I found Dad’s will in an envelope in his drawer. I get the house,” Arthur said, his voice steady and deliberate. Anna froze, her breath catching in her throat as her jaw dropped. Arthur continued, oblivious to her presence. “The house will be in my name, and once it is, we decide what happens to it. I’m the landlord now.” The weight of his words sank in, leaving Anna stunned and motionless.
They Were Unaware
What Were They Taking About?
The moment her son spoke, a chill coursed through her, freezing her in place. She couldn’t believe the words she had just heard. Why had Cedric never mentioned this? And what was Arthur planning to do to their home? A heavy sense of dread settled over her as the truth dawned—she had added his name to the house, and now he had decided to hand it over to their eldest son. They had never discussed such a decision. Her heart pounded wildly in her chest. She needed to leave, to think, to breathe. But as she shifted her weight, the old floorboards beneath her betrayed her with a loud creak. Instantly, the murmured voices stopped.
What Were They Taking About
