Gossip and Rumors
Margaret’s expectations had not remained within the family. “Did you hear about Lisa’s inheritance issues?” one neighbor asked another. The once-quiet neighborhood erupted with conjecture. Tom and I couldn’t walk outside without overhearing a talk about us. It was upsetting to watch our life turned into the latest gossip, but we remained steady, knowing the truth about our plan was safely hidden away and would soon be disclosed.

Gossip And Rumors
