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Lila leaned forward, her hands gripping the edge of the table.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn this document,\u201d Edward continued, \u201cyour father left nearly his entire estate \u2014 the Pasadena home, his savings, and his shares \u2014 not to Victoria, but to you. Until you turn eighteen, the assets will be managed by a trustee of his choosing.\u201d<\/p>\n

He paused. \u201cThat trustee is me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lila\u2019s eyes widened.
\u201cBut Victoria said I had nothing \u2014 that I wasn\u2019t really his responsibility anymore.\u201d<\/p>\n

Edward placed the papers down and met her gaze.
\u201cMaybe Victoria doesn\u2019t care for you, Lila. But the law does. And your father did. This ensures that you will never be abandoned or exploited. He trusted me to protect you.\u201d<\/p>\n

A trembling breath escaped her lips. For the first time since the funeral, she felt something other than loss \u2014 a fragile flicker of safety.<\/p>\n

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Lila leaned forward, her hands gripping the edge of the table. \u201cIn this document,\u201d Edward continued, \u201cyour father left nearly his entire estate \u2014 the Pasadena home, his savings, and his shares \u2014 not to Victoria, but to you. Until you turn eighteen, the assets will be managed by a trustee of his choosing.\u201d He…<\/p>\n

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