THE WILL
Author: Poen Konnet
last update Last Updated: 2023-07-08 23:53:17

Jude received a call one afternoon. It was his father, Jack Robinson, summoning him to his house, stating that he had something important to reveal.

Intrigued and a bit anxious, Jude made his way to his father's residence, unsure of what awaited him.

As he entered the new house, the memories of his childhood flooded his mind. Everything was changed, compared to what it used to be. The scent of his father's pipe tobacco lingered in the air, bringing a mix of nostalgia and curiosity.

Jude found his father sitting in his study, and a worn-out armchair from the old house, his favourite place to retreat.

"Jude, come in," Jack said, his voice filled with a hint of anticipation. "I've been waiting for you. There's something I need to tell you, something that has been kept secret for far too long."

Jude took a seat across from his father, his eyes searching his face for any clues. There was a sense of urgency in Jack's voice that unsettled him. He wondered what hidden truth could lie in his f
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