s pregnancy was starting to show. She was eagerly awaiting the birth of her grandson. Although there were many mo

aching me with a hug. Despite the grand

returning the hug with a complicit smile - How are

bit uncomfortable, and I couldn't

finally. The nervousness in his voice was evident.

e - Rachel intervene

situation. I observed my brother and his wife, and I was happy for their happiness, even in the midst of the ve

, sit in front of the desk where Mr. Woods, the family's trusted lawyer, takes a seat. My father

the room. He mentions the date of death and the legality of the docume

. - The lawyer pauses to take a breath and continue - To my grandson Adrien Hamilton Mills, I leave my properties in Washington, forty percent of my capital, and the entirety of my shares in the company. - I direct my gaze towards my brother and he nods in agreement. My sister-in-law makes a face at the declaration, which is not missed, but I decide to downplay it. - Finally, to my grandson Carl Hamilton Mills, I leave the residential complex in Miami and the remaining forty percent of my capit

es before continuing, cre

- informs Mr. Woods solemnly,

ty painted on our faces. My father nods seriously

the lawyer continues - except for my grandson Adrien, who mus

y grandmother's will. I can't believe wha

nable to contain mysel

the document signed by my grandmother.

our grandmother. If he doesn't comply with them, he won't be abl

else. I was too stunned by the news. I looked at my father for help, but his expression was one of concern and

until a couple of years ago, so I reflected on her request and realized that she considered Ericka unworthy of something as serious as marriage. Despite the fact that m

ulder with concern and lo

giving me a pat on the back

nodded. - I'm not worried, Dad - I admitted with a forced smile -. Although I know that none of you

y to take that step. But I also didn't want to lose the inheritance from my grandmother, which h

the silence takes over the space and everyone looks at

to meet up with Ericka -

kiss, and leave without saying goodbye to the ot

number. Although we will see each other, I agreed to le