My hands shook as I folded the note again. The next morning, I went straight to the lawyer’s office. His eyes widened when I placed the note on his desk. After a moment, he unlocked a file drawer, took out a sealed envelope, and slid it toward me.
Now I’m torn. Part of me wants to honor the trust he placed in me by keeping things as he intended, especially since my sister never made the effort to be there for him. But another part of me worries that if I don’t share, I’ll carry that guilt for the rest of my life. The decision is mine—but it’s a weight I never expected to carry.