Chapter 581

Shawn handed the phone to Hazel as he drove, letting her handle the tense conversation. "Grandma, I'm the one who left that money there," Hazel said softly into the phone. Please keep your voice down. We don't want the neighbors to know about money under your pillow, or you might attract burglars. "We knew you wouldn't accept it if we tried giving it to you directly, so this was our only option. You and Grandpa need to stop working so hard in the fields at your age. "Grandpa just had major surgery a few months ago, and with his medications and recovery expenses, you need this money. When summer comes, Shawn and I will return to bring you both to the city for a nice break." Myra, realizing her volume, lowered her voice. "Silly girl, we're old. We don't need that much money. It's too much." It took Hazel another 30 minutes to convince her grandparents before she could hang up. She then asked Shawn, "Do you think they'll end up giving some of that money to Aunt Lizzy's family?"