I Canceled the Money While They Were Still Watching the Ball Drop

between us.

“Dad called an attorney this morning.”

I just looked at her.

“He’s changing the will.”

There it was. Finally. The big terrifying thing.

And the weird part?

I felt nothing for about three seconds.

Then I felt embarrassed.

Not because of the money. Because a part of me had expected this exact move and had still, somewhere deep down, been hoping they continue reading …