The challenge was dismissed. My parents were left with their debts and nothing else. I walked out with my grandfather’s legacy—and my self-respect. As I passed them in the hallway, they felt like strangers. Only then did I understand what Richard had truly given me. Not just wealth, but a moment where the truth spoke louder than they ever could. Stepping into the rain, I knew I was no longer invisible. I was finally standing on my own.
