On Our 21st Birthday, We Received a Mysterious Box—We Gasped When We Saw What Was Inside

before I understood why.

On top of it was a yellowed envelope with handwriting I recognized instantly, even after ten years.

“OPEN ON OUR 21ST BIRTHDAY.”
My breath caught.

Leila’s fork slipped from her hand and clattered against the plate.

“No,” she whispered.

Mom covered her mouth with one trembling hand.

“She made this before she died,” Mom said, her voice continue reading …