Chapter 19 - The Christmas Transfer
Margaret remembered the date.
December 22.
The day Ryan had arrived with legal papers.
The day Linda had insisted Margaret was confused.
The day they had tried to make her leave.
Margaret clenched her fists.
“They already transferred it.”
Claire shook her head.
“They tried.”
“Then why didn't they succeed?”
“Because someone stopped the final authorization.”
Arthur looked at Claire.
“Who?”
Claire reached into the folder.
A handwritten note appeared.
Thomas.
Margaret read it.
If Margaret is ever threatened, the house remains hers until Claire returns.
Margaret looked at Claire.
“Thomas knew you were alive.”
“Yes.”
“And he trusted you.”
“He trusted me more than he trusted anyone.”
Arthur's expression darkened.
“Then why did he die?”
Claire looked away.
“I don't know.”
Margaret noticed the hesitation.
“You do know.”
Claire remained silent.
Margaret stepped closer.
“Tell me.”
Claire finally whispered:
“Thomas called me the night before he died.”
Arthur stiffened.
“What did he say?”
Claire looked at Margaret.
“He said someone had entered your house.”
Margaret froze.
“Who?”
May you like
Claire answered:
“Your son.”
