know they are expected.
Your neighbor,
Ezra”
For a long time, the three of us sat in silence.
The rain continued outside.
Across the yard, Ezra’s porch remained dark.
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Part 9: The Decision
The next morning, Rachel and I met with Martin Hale.
Ezra had predicted my reaction perfectly.
“I can’t accept the house,” I said before Martin finished explaining the will.
He leaned back in his chair.
“Mr. Harrison said those would probably be your first words.”
“The money should go to a charity.”
“He