I read and reread the letter written in my parents' handwriting, laughing at the note mom left at the end each time I read the note. It was clear that they took turns to write, and I loved it even more. A hand wiping away tears from my cheeks makes me realize I had started to cry, as the faint scents of my parents from the letter wraps around me like a warm hug. I missed them so much.
"How much did they leave me?" I ask, taking the offered tissues from Marie to clean my face as she carefully puts away the letter and envelope from my parents, Blue and her into the oak box.
"They left you and your siblings the same amount for each of your birthdays, just over two million." Blue answers, giving me another hug as I slowly calm my aching heart.
"Your siblings already earned their inh
