Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

either you or your brother had a kid, we could at least claw back some of our losses."

In our family, the First Branch, it's just you and Murray representing the next generation. Honestly, we're outnumbered by the Second and Third Branches. If we were to split the inheritance strictly per capita, as the will suggests, we'd be at a significant disadvantage. But if "Looks like it's a no-go for both of us, but Millie's got a bun in the oven, and we can't let that opportunity slip away."

Hertha had an epiphany, "So, that's what this is all about."

"Got it now? As long as Millie's baby arrives safe and sound, we stand to gain at least this much-"

Beverley gestured with a hand.

Hertha guessed, "Fifty million?"

"Think bigger."

"No way, not half a billion?"

Beverley chuckled.

Hertha gasped in shock.

overhearing everything from her hospital bed, was crystal clear

was terrible. She touched her still-flat belly, contemplating the enormity of half a

...

condition wasn't really improving by staying in the

days later, Beverley

cautious. For the first couple of days at home, Millie

her like royalty, short of plucking stars from the sky. If she wanted something, he made sure she got

Even when Beverley personally

was futile; either he didn't pick up, or he flat-out

clearly done with Millie, not even wanting to spare

a baby on the way and a potential half a

flew, and Millie's belly began

As soon as she

heading out for a prenatal checkup. When I return,

stood by the