Chapter 20 - Harold’s Funeral

One mystery remained.
Had Harold actually died?
This time investigators verified it carefully.
Yes.
Harold Bennett had died three years earlier.
His hospital records were genuine.
His remains had been cremated.
No fake death.
No hidden survivor.
William almost felt relieved that at least one fact remained simple.
But Harold had left instructions.
A sealed letter addressed to Thomas.
Police obtained it through a search warrant.
It read:
If Lily ever returns to the farm looking for Margaret’s papers, do whatever is necessary to recover them before the title is challenged. Claire knows enough to cooperate.
Harold had anticipated the future.
May you like
Even after death, his fear and control continued through people willing to obey him.
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