Later, I overheard Evelyn talking with Mr. Morrison, the lawyer’s assistant, and discovered that he was actually her grandson, a secret she had kept for years. She had manipulated Leonard’s will to ensure the inheritance went to her bloodline. She also revealed that Thomas had known about Jack’s paternity but had kept it a secret.Determined to protect my family, I confronted Evelyn and Mr. Morrison. I made a deal with Evelyn—if she agreed to keep the truth hidden,
I would give up my share of the inheritance to Morrison. She reluctantly agreed, and we promised to keep the peace.The next dinner, Evelyn pretended nothing had happened, apologizing for her earlier behavior and reassuring everyone we were still a happy family. As the tension eased, I glanced at Jack, relieved he remained blissfully unaware. But deep down, I knew that protecting my family from this painful truth was the right choice, even if it meant keeping a few secrets.