Emily came in with a pale face and carefully closed the door.
“Mr. George, I have to tell you something.
What is it?
The young woman took a deep breath.
“I was cleaning the hallway last night and I heard Mrs. Lauren talking on the phone.
George frowned.
“And what did he say?”
Emily swallowed saliva.
“He was talking about you.
George felt a strange chill.
“What exactly did he say?”
Emily lowered her voice.
“He said you won’t get to see the next birthday.
The silence filled the room.
George stood still.
“Are you sure?”
“Yes.
Emily continued:
“I also heard someone asked if the will was already changed.
George felt the heart begin to beat him tightly.
His will.
That was precisely what Lauren had insisted on modifying over the past few months.
Lauren’s True Intention
George had thought Lauren wanted to make sure everything was in order.
