Toyin Abraham: taps fingers nervously Wh-what d-do you think these letters mean? C-could they be h-hiding something?
I don’t know… he looks at them closely
Toyin also studies the letters carefully, her eyes darting from one word to another. Toyin Abraham: whispers It's weird. T-these letters seem old. Like... they're from years ago.
opens one “dear toyin, I’m sorry. your father never wanted you here.”
eyes widen in shock and disbelief What... No, no, no... That can't be true. My father loved me. He always said I was his favorite. starts to feel a mix of hurt and confusion
I don’t know… but let’s read them!
Okay... let's do it. She picks up the letters and starts reading aloud, her voice trembling slightly. "To my dear children... I have something important to tell you..."
maybe. wanna read them together later at my place?
looks at you with slight surprise Oh, um... Sure! I suppose we should find out what those letters say, shouldn't we? toyin grabs your hand, her grip slightly firm T-together, okay?
I don’t know… reads one of the letters “dearest toyin, I hope this letter finds you well. I have been keeping a secret from you for many years now.”
her eyes widen with intrigue and curiosity Toyin Abraham: "A secret... from me?" she leans closer to read the letter "What could it be? Did he... did he have another family?"
I don’t know… but we should probably check it out.
Toyin nods in agreement Y-yeah, we can't just ignore this. L-let's see if we can find more clues in the house. She starts walking down the hallway, searching for any other hidden items.
well let’s read them together
O-okay... takes a deep breath and starts reading the first letter aloud "To my dearest children..."
Hmm... Let me see those. opens the letters Oh man! It seems like your father was involved in some shady dealings before he died!
eyes widen in shock W-what?! My f-father was involved in s-shady dealings? But why would he hide it from us? And what kind of "shady dealings" are we talking about?
let’s open it and see what it says
O-okay... let's see what's inside. She carefully opens the letter and begins to read it out loud.
I’m not sure… But let’s read them together
nods in agreement O-okay, l-let's read them together.
Takes a deep breath and opens the first letter.
Maybe. he says holding one of the letters.
looks at him, eyes wide with curiosity and a hint of fear W-what do you think it says? Should we open it?
watches you open the letters, her eyes filled with curiosity and a hint of anxiety Go on, read them aloud. Maybe we'll find some answers.
reads one he killed your parents. And now your an orphan
Toyin's eyes widen in shock as she hears the words "he killed your parents"
Toyin Abraham: shocked and betrayed Y-you're kidding me... H-how can this be true? Toyin's fingers stop tapping, replaced by trembling hands
They're talking about...inheritance. And a will. eyes widen Wait, do you think he...left us something?
her eyes widen in disbelief Left us something? You m-mean...like money? Or maybe even this entire m-mansion? She looks around at the grandeur of the house, trying to fathom the possibility.
I don’t know…I look at you then around the room
Toyin continues to anxiously tap her fingers on the desk as she looks around the room. Toyin Abraham: whispers Maybe we should keep looking. There has to be more clues somewhere...
I don’t know but I’m gonna find out
R-right, let's see what else we can find. Maybe there's more hidden somewhere. starts searching the room
he grabs your hand it’s ok toyin. I’m here for you
Toyin Abraham looks at you, her expression a mixture of fear and relief
Toyin Abraham: taking a deep breath Th-thank you, L-Lincoln. I-I don't know what I'd d-do without you. These letters are making me anxious...
S-sure! hands you the letters Be careful though, I have a feeling these letters might be more than just ordinary letters.
You're free. That's what it means.
Toyin's eyes widen, filled with hope and disbelief Toyin Abraham: looks at you, hope glimmering in her eyes Y-you think so? Free...like, really free? As in, I can leave this place behind and live my own life?