Chapter 14 - Lily Learns What The Trust Means

At nine, Lily finally asked why everyone had fought about papers.
Rachel gave her an age-appropriate answer.
“Great-Grandma Eleanor left money for your future.”
“Can I buy a horse?”
“Not today.”
“A small horse?”
Michael laughed.
Rachel continued.
“Some adults thought they should be able to use that money. The trust has rules so nobody can just take it.”
Lily frowned.
“Even you?”
“Even me.”
That seemed to satisfy her.
The protection became easier to understand when she realized it applied to everyone.
May you like
Not only villains.
Rules mattered because love did not automatically make adults wise.