At the reading of her will, it was revealed that she left everything to me, her caretaker, calling me her friend and family. Her children were furious, accusing me of manipulation, but she had prepared evidence of our bond. The will stated she didn\u2019t trust her family and had arranged for security to protect me.\n
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As they were escorted out, I was left with her home, memories, and the love she had shown me. Mrs. Patterson gave me a family, even in her death, while her greedy family was left with nothing but regret.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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