My Grandma Kept a Notebook Nobody Knew About

then down at the first page. He cleared his throat.

“To my son Richard and his wife Caroline, I leave the sum of one dollar each. They will understand why.”

Mom’s tissue dropped. Dad’s mouth opened, then closed.

Victoria let out a small, nervous laugh. “That’s a joke. That has to be a joke.”

Mr. Patterson didn’t look up.

“To my granddaughter Victoria, continue reading …