Confession of intentions
Aunt Clara confessed that my parents had always intended to keep my inheritance secret until I was older, due to their fears of repeating past mistakes.
‘They wanted to protect you,’ she said, her eyes misty. ‘They feared the family would covet your inheritance and treat you poorly, just like what happened before.
‘ Hearing this, I felt a mix of relief and sadness. They had kept me in the dark out of love and fear.