The morning after Adam's funeral dawned heavy with sorrow, the lingering grief mirrored in the sombre faces of the Swift family. Aurora, Olivia, Stella, and Stephanie sat in the expansive living room dressed in black, their eyes swollen and red from the previous day's tears.
The atmosphere was tense, a silence broken only by the occasional sniffle as they awaited the family lawyer's arrival.
When the lawyer finally entered, his demeanour was professional yet gentle. Setting his briefcase on the coffee table, he greeted them with subdued politeness before taking a seat.
"Thank you all for being here during such a difficult time," he began, his voice steady. "As per Mr. Adam Swift's instructions, I will now read his last will."
The room grew deathly still, each woman straightening slightly in her seat as the lawyer unfolded the document.