Judge laid three documents out in a row across the table.
“First, Section Three of the will. The ninety thousand dollars in your father’s personal account was left to Debbie—with one condition: it was to be used for raising Rose. Violate that condition, and the inheritance is void. Principal and interest recoverable.”
“She didn’t spend a dime on me,” I said. “I earned my lunch money washing dishes.”
“I know.” Judge opened a ledger. “Of that ninety thousand, forty went into Brandt Building Supply. Twenty-five bought Victor’s pickup. The rest went to Tyler’s hockey camp and private summer programs. I checked every year.”
“Second, Section Four of the will.” His finger tapped one line. “If Debbie or her spouse, after Rose reaches adulthood, attempts to claim or dispose of any asset belongi
