“So I get nothing?” she snapped.
“Let’s review the will,” the lawyer replied, opening a separate envelope.
“Per the terms of the will, Linda is to receive a fixed inheritance of $25,000.”
Her fury evaporated instantly.
“Well. That’s more reasonable!” she said, her eyes lighting up.
I stared at her in silence.
Mr. Henderson raised a finger. “However, that inheritance is conditional.”
Her smile stiffened.
