The Surprise

"Transfer all my assets and shares to Eric," James said decisively.

Wilson, the lawyer, looked up at James in shock. Wasn't he very fond of Henry? Why was he now leaving him with nothing?

Though the events with Grace hinted at the reasoning, Wilson still furrowed his brow. "Mr. Nelson... just a few days ago, Eric called me and mentioned that if you were planning to change the will, giving him all the shares, assets, and holdings, he wouldn't accept them."

James felt a painful tightening in his chest. "It's alright, go ahead and make the changes. Whether he takes them or not is his decision. But giving them is mine."

The once vibrant James now looked as if he had aged decades, his eyes filled with a deep sorrow and weariness.

Maybe losing everything, maybe understanding the truth, is what life is all about.

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