“Somewhere you won’t ask questions,” Ryan said.

“I want my mom!”

“She doesn’t decide anything anymore.”

“Yes, she does! She told me if something happens, I should call Ms. Parker!”

Silence.

Ms. Parker.

My lawyer.

The only person who knew I had changed my will.

Ryan locked the door.

“What lawyer?”

Claire’s voice dropped. “That kid knows too much.”

And then—

something happened.

My finger moved.

Just slightly.

Ethan saw it.

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