Broken Dreams Stories

Chapter 136

Drew’s phone rang just as we finished breakfast, and he excused himself to answer it. A few minutes later, he returned to the kitchen with a serious expression.

“That was the attorney; we must go into his office to review some paperwork and sign a few things.” He told us.

“That’s okay. I will be fine here, especially with the new security measures.” I wasn’t thrilled about being left alone in this house, but I did not want to make it more difficult for the guys; I knew this was probably something that involved their father, and it would be stressful enough without me making it more difficult.

My declaration was met with immediate objections, but before I could say anything Drew interrupted the others. “Emmy needs to come with us; this also pertains to her mother. That silenced the guys, and all eyes were on me again.

“Um, I don’t mind going. I’m unsure why the attomey needs to see me, but we will find out.” I said. ‘Give me ten minutes; I want to change into something nicer than loungewear.”

“Take your time,‘ I told Mr. Johnson. It would take us about an hour to get there. Drew told me.

“Great, thank you,” I said, disappearing down the hallway to my bedroom.

the many highrise offices downtown. We parked in the underground garage and took the elevator to one of the higher floors. Stepping out into the

you nervous, baby?” Josh asked, squeezing

to go near the

Jake assured me, stepping closer and blocking my view of the windows. I kept my gaze on the tiled floor as they hurried me to a conference room the receptionist had directed us to. I looked up when we were

focus on the attorney who was waiting at the head of the

table, he pulled out a thick file. “I had you all come in at once because even though Miss Conners is not related to you by blood, her mother’s, will, and your father’s are tied together because of their marriage.” We all nodded, and Mr. Johnson continued.

said, glancing at the guys, and Drew nodded at me. “Patrick’s part of our family; even

legal reasons.” He assured me. “Now, since your mother’s remains were recovered and identified, I

were not close; she would have never left me anything. She

by your maternal grandparents. Mr. Johnson

anything about grandparents. I know nothing about my mother’s family.” I told

set up when you were born. On your eighteenth birthday, you will have

the table to ensure I was awake. It hurt, so I was awake. Josh noticed what I was doing and wrapped his hand over mine, and cocked his eyebrow at me. Damn it,

Johnson. I’m in a bit of shock. Could you repeat what you just said?” I