After my dad’s funeral, my brother-in-law boldly declared…

What do you mean by that time? I questioned, but before I could delve deeper, my brother-in-law let slip a revealing comment. Because of this guy, nothing ever goes smoothly. I was supposed to get a new car, but all I got was barely enough for repairs.

My sister desperately tried to interject, but it was too late. That’s a serious accusation. It sounds like fraud, the lawyer remarked, holding a recorder and smiling at the couple.

What? That’s illegal. I clearly stated at the outset that this meeting would be recorded, and you both agreed to it. My brother-in-law paled upon realizing his mistake.

Turning to him, I declared, Chris, I’ll be pressing charges for that accident. Don’t be absurd. There’s no evidence.

You’ve just provided the evidence yourself. My sister burst into tears and shook my brother-in-law in frustration. You fool, it’s all your fault.

What are we going to do now? Eventually, my brother-in-law faced criminal charges. His previous offenses also came to light, leading to his detention by the police. My sister, implicated as an accomplice, received a lesser sentence.

However, unable to afford her rent, she sought help from relatives but was rejected by everyone. As for me, I continued to work diligently without relying on any inheritance, finding solace in the dividends from stocks as a small pleasure.