My Dad Asked, “Is Your Allowance Sufficient?” I Replied, “What Allowance?”

Grave importance

While Frank didn’t know the specifics, his records indicated this was a matter of grave importance to my parents.

‘They were desperate to find this person, but why, I can’t say,’ he admitted. His words sent a chill down my spine, making the mystery feel even weightier.

The missing relative had to be someone incredibly significant—someone whose very existence affected our entire family dynamic.

I had to dig deeper, no matter the cost.