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wooden box. Inside was a neatly folded letter addressed

to her.

“My dearest Clara,”

If you're reading this, it means I am no longer
with you. First, I want you to know how proud I am

of the young woman you've become. You brought

light into my life in ways I never thought possible.

There is something I never told you. In the
drawer of my study desk, hidden beneath the false

bottom, you’ll find an envelope. It holds the truth
about your family. I thought it best you learn it when

you were ready—and only you can decide when that

time is.

With love, always.

Grandpa.

Clara’s heart pounded. The study desk. She had

never thought to look for a false bottom. Carefully, she
followed his instructions. Beneath the last drawer, hidden

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