A Missing Key 218 Missed Calls One Family Secret novel Chapter 11

Chapter 11

Chapter 11

I opened to the first page. Mom’s handwriting:

[June 3rd. Sunny.

Got the test results today. It’s confirmed. Stage IV pancreatic cancer. The doctor said I have less than a year.

I didn’t cry. I just felt bad for Robert and the kids.

But I can’t tell Evie. She’s under so much pressure at work. I can’t distract her.]

[June 10th. Cloudy.

Robert and I went to look at houses in Cloudview Estates today. Beautiful area.

We picked the biggest south-facing one with a garden. I imagined Evie living there-planting flowers, getting a cat, sitting in the sun on weekends. She’ll love it.

The realtor said it’s $3 million. We had to mortgage Robert’s company shares and drain our savings.

But if Evie’s happy, it’s worth it.]

[July 5th. Rainy.

Started chemo today.

It’s unbearable. I can’t keep anything down. My insides feel like they’re being torn apart. Robert cried. But I didn’t mind the pain. I just kept thinking about the look on Evie’s face when she sees the deed. That makes it all worth it.]

[July 20th. Sunny.

Spent three hours picking out a chandelier for Evie’s living room. My legs were swollen by the end.

Robert said to just get a cheap one. I refused. My daughter deserves the best.]

[August 15th. Cloudy.

The chemo side effects are getting worse. My hair’s falling out in clumps. I found a wig so Evie won’t see me like this. I don’t

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want her to be sad.]

[September 1st. Sunny.

Robert wants to transfer all his company shares to Evie.

He said sons can fend for themselves, but daughters need security. I agreed.

We never gave Evie much. We want to give her everything now, while we still can.]

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