I Saved a Boy During a Storm 20 Years Ago — Yesterday He Came Back with an Envelope That Made Me Tremble

He gave a tight smile. “Fair.”

“I’m here because I need you.”

I grabbed the envelope.

He put his hand on it.

“Wait,” he said.

I glared. “What now?”

He met my eyes.

“I’m not here for a thank-you,” he said. “I’m here because I need you.”

I opened it. Paper slid out.

My heart thumped.

“For what?” I asked.

“To tell the truth.”

Then he let go.

I opened it.

Paper slid out.

“What is this?”

Thick stack.

Tabs. Stamps.

A letter on top.

I read the first lines.

Then my hands went cold.

I looked up.

My mouth opened, then closed.

“What is this?” I demanded.

Andrew’s voice was quiet.

“A deed,” he said.

I stared.