I couldn’t believe what I’d just heard and was reeling in shock.
My aunt sank back in her chair, breathing hard.
“So I get nothing?” she snapped.
“Let’s review the will,” he replied. He opened a separate envelope.
“Per the terms of the will, Linda is to receive a fixed inheritance of $25,000.”
Her anger vanished instantly.
“Well. That’s more reasonable!” she exclaimed, her eyes brightening.
I stared at her.
“So I get nothing?”
Mr. Henderson raised a finger. “However, that inheritance is conditional.”
Her smile froze.
“To receive the funds, you must assist in the operation of the farm for a period of five years. This includes physical labor, financial collaboration, and cooperative decision-making alongside Katie.”
Aunt Linda blinked. “You can’t be serious.”
“I am. If the farm becomes profitable within that five-year term and you have fulfilled your responsibilities in good faith, the money will be released.”
“You can’t be serious.”
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