Daniel’s jaw tightened.
“They think Rebecca is dead.”
My sister slowly smiled.
And suddenly I understood what my father had done.
He hadn’t left us a mystery.
He had left us a weapon.
I looked at Daniel.
“Call Jenna.”
His face twisted.
“What do I say?”
I answered quietly.
“Tell your wife you forgive her.”
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PART 5 — WE INVITED THE TRAITORS TO DINNER
Daniel nearly choked.
“You want me to tell Jenna I forgive her?”
“Yes.”
“Mom, I saw the video.”
“So did I.”
“She slept with Dad.”
“I know.”
His voice cracked.
“She married me three months ago.”
I walked toward him.
“Daniel, listen to me. Your father and Jenna believe their plan is still hidden. The moment they know we understand the money, the land, or Rebecca, they run.”
Daniel’s hands shook.
“So I pretend?”
“You make them comfortable.”
Rebecca added, “Comfortable people talk.”
Daniel closed his
