CHAPTER THREE
Kate’s heart pounded. Every muscle tensed. She didn’t believe her ears.
She couldn’t.
“There must be some mistake.” Her gaze darted between a shell-shocked Jared and a contemplative Don. “Susan would never have agreed to that.”
“It’s not a mistake,” Don said matter-of-factly as if they were discussing the custody of a pampered pet, not Kate’s precious goddaughter. “Brady and Susan were clear with their wishes and made sure I understood them.”
Kate flexed her fingers, fighting to grasp the situation. Fighting for control. “But it makes no sense.”
“I agree.” Jared’s confident voice reassured her. “I may have been nominated as the personal representative, but the sole guardian? Kate and Susan were as close as sisters. There’s no reason I should be the one named in the will
