My Grandfather Left Me Something They Never Wanted Me to See

that fake sentimental way wealthy families preserve things they don’t respect. Same cream wallpaper. Same shelf of debate trophies. Same twin bed, too short for me now. My high school anatomy textbook still sat on the desk with a water ring on the cover.

Inside the envelope was a letter. Three pages. Handwritten.

Rachel,

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