I had no idea what he really did but, when he took the time to ask, he seemed to approve of what I chose and never voiced any reservations. He paid my...bills without comment and always seemed to listen carefully as I described my comings and goings in college when I came home on holidays. He wanted to know who I knew and if there were any special girls in my life. He seemed disappointed when I told him I had no one I really cared about. He would always seem sad then and I knew he was thinking. Hollis."Terri's gaze lingered on Gina before darting towards Heather. Had Gina seen something? "Miss Caligano."Gina raised her head. "Yes, Ms. Hollis?"So perfect and polite. So respectful. "What was so fascinating back there?"Gina hesitated. "Nothing, Ms. Hollis." Really."A few students looked up. That one word, spoken in that particular tone, meant trouble. Gina's gaze remained steadfast."Care to try that answer again?" said Terri."I, um, thought I heard a noise. But I didn't see anything when. Michele fetched a large wooden box like a coffin, and as she finished vomiting, Gloria laid out her tools, knives, needles, thread, on its rough surface. and wiped away some of the dust with a filthy rag. Michele woke Victoria with a vicious kick, she staggered to her feet, blinking and tried to get away from the box, but a few lashes from the whip brought obedience and she laid down.Michele held her shoulders and I watched fascinated as the tip of Gloria's knife started to penetrate Victoria's. Every year, both of us have given each of the children the maximum $10,000 we can tax-free, as well as some other gifts. That money is in a trust account at Bank of Virginia. Mr. Sydne, whom you know, Hazel, can handle it all for you. It's in your name, Dory. It's yours. I'm told it's something over a million dollars."Marty's eyes got big. He sure hadn't expected this."Then there are your trusts... You have access to one of them now-it became available when you turned eighteen. You were so busy.