THE NEIGHBOR THEY WARNED HIM ABOUT WAS ACTUALLY HIS GRANDFATHER — AND THE ATTIC BOX REVEALED THE SECRET THAT SHATTERED HIS FAMILY

name. That he had forged documents. That he had taken money from Ernesto’s insurance settlement after Elena died. Ernesto found out right after you were born.”

Richard’s face flushed crimson.

“Shut your mouth.”

But Patricia had crossed the point of stopping.

The tears came too fast now.

“He came to the hospital. He held you. He begged me not to let Richard continue reading …