Then Marty read one passage from Grandpa’s letter.
My granddaughter did not fail me. I failed her when I allowed someone else to answer for her.
My mother tried to dismiss it.
She insisted Grandpa hadn’t understood the family’s financial needs.
Then, in defending herself, she admitted that she’d redirected the money because she believed Derek’s property purchase was a better investment than my bakery.
Someone in the room asked what money she meant.
Derek tried to stop her.
But the conversation continued long enough for their audience to hear the truth.
My father finally spoke.
“Walter asked whether Greta received the money. I should’ve checked.”
For the first time, he acknowledged that he’d remained silent when he should have asked questions.
Guests began leaving.
The online broadcast ended soon afterward.
I learned all this after finishing my final tray of buns.
My phone contained one message from Marty.
