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look this over first,” I said.

Julian shifted his weight from one foot to the other, his gaze dropping to the floorboards.

“Raymond is a retired real estate lawyer, Mother, not a medical expert,” Julian said. “I only want to make sure your future is secure, Mother.”

“I will sign nothing until he reads it,” I said, keeping my voice steady.

He reached down continue reading …