Then he said something that made my throat tighten.
“Mrs. Parker was particularly concerned that her granddaughter might be pressured into surrendering
the inheritance after her death.”
I looked down.
I’d known Nana expected conflict.
But hearing it spoken aloud was different.
It meant she’d anticipated that I might be sitting in exactly this position.
Across from my own parents.
Trying to protect her decision.
Whitman cross-examined Mr. Bennett.
He asked about Nana’s age.
Her physical limitations.
Whether she had ever appeared tired or needed a question repeated.
Mr. Bennett answered carefully.
He didn’t claim she was perfect.
He didn’t pretend aging had no effect on her.
He simply explained what he’d observed and what he’d done.
When Whitman suggested that Nana might have concealed confusion, Bennett pointed to the detailed
discussions documented in his notes.
He had asked her to identify her assets.
