The Final Appraisal at the Lake House Before the Family Reckoning

to name.”

Diane blinked.

Mark sat forward.

“What?”

Mr. Ellis turned a page.

“The Whitcomb Family Trust, as originally understood by the three of you, no longer contains the assets you believe it contains.”

Silence.

Even the lake outside seemed to stop moving.

Diane laughed softly.

“I’m sorry. What does that mean?”

“It means,” Mr. Ellis said, “that the trust continue reading …