Ken was aggrieved with these hard-hearted people, "Joan have you ever considered that maybe that was why Daniel gave us shelter, but instead, you shun your responsibilities? Causing her to do your washing and bathing of the children.
She had to fix their meals and help them with their lessons. I should have never listened to Daniel and stayed quiet. All of you, I am disappointed in you, you all know Shawney never complains about you ordering her around. I hope you all remember the morning we all woke up expecting our breakfast. What happens when everyone is waiting at the table? I know you all could recall what chaos that was?"
Train just listen knowing, 'If the will is being read today, then the child will certainly leave sooner than he had expected. Especially if the family continues to misbehave with her.'
Ken looked at each face and knew now was the appropriate time to reveal the solid truth. Daniel had hidden from them thinking they might be more advantageously of Sidney.
Looking at them and how they all enjoyed their meal he said, "As you all know Daniel missed her a lot, but he was glad his child was free. Just imagine three years on the road and she can still outdo every one of you?
Not one of you has learned anything from Shawney, I just hope you all know she came to see Daniel and he is no longer here. So this time when she leaves who knows if she will ever return? I just want you all to know she is just like her mother Jessica."
Lynsey who had now sat down and heard what Uncle Ken said, respond immediately, "Uncle Ken, are you forgetting our Mother's name was Lucinda, not Jessica," Linsey, was wondering if Uncle Ken was going senile.
Smilingly he reveals the truth, "Yes Linsey, I know Lucinda is your mother, what you don't know is Lucinda is not Shawney's mother, she took really good care of Shawney when Jessica died giving birth to Shawney.
Your mother was Shawney's Nanny and she loved Shawney a lot. When your dad married Lucinda, she accepted Shawney as though she had given birth to her, not one day did she treat Shawney as a step-daughter."
They all looked at their Uncle in confusion, "Uncle Ken, Dad never told us Shawney had a different mother," Curtis asked wanting to know more.
Joan looked at Ken wondering why this fool was so stupid to reveal this truth.
Ken replies, "Why should he Curtis, if you all had just taken a closer look at Shawney, you all would have noticed how completely different she was from a younger age. But no one took heed, she never took much schooling yet she taught you all until you finish your college education."
They all looked so confused, Ken couldn't help but smile when they scratched their heads nodding. When Sid asks, "Uncle Ken explain to me, why was that and she always could solve the problem."
They heard him laugh as though he was very proud to disclose this news. But then he stopped, Ken knew he could not reveal the entire truth that her mom was a genius and she inherited that trait from her mom. He was pleased with what Shawney had accomplished all by herself.
Thinking about it now 'haven't they observed the difference between their complexions? Even her body build is curvier which is why anything she wears makes her look stunning, even her almond-shaped eyes are like Jessica's, it is natural not to need a slight bit of make-up.'
Noticing Meg passes her hand over her eyes Daniel smiles. "The reason I am revelling all this now is that when the will is read, I hope you all will not be to disappointed or disheartened. I want you to be prepared for what the Lawyer will disclose. And another thing pay close attention, and I want you all to take into consideration your father is gone and Shawney wasn't anywhere around to influence your father to write the will."
Meg was still very confused, as she considered all she had heard, when Curtis asked, "Uncle Ken, why will there be a problem in the reading of the will?" Curtis is even more curious and concerned. From what he keeps hearing 'thing is going to change, Shawney is our step-sister, is she aware of that?'
Ken considered the question for a moment then responded, "I hope not Curtis because Shawney loves you all a lot, but this property belongs to Jessica's family. I am expecting that Denial will pass it on to Shawney."
"Uncle Ken, do you mean we might end up on the street?" Sid inquiries furrowing his brow in shock.
"Sid, listen carefully to what I am saying, is that all of you might have to consider getting a job soon. Shawney might not say anything to you but the day Shawney has her children. Your children might be on the street."
Ken's heart was saddened to say those unpleasant words. "I have heard enough," Linsey snapped, "Come, Tony, let us leave now before I become angry."
Lindsey had only stepped away from the table when Shawney and the lawyer entered the dining room.
When Linsey saw Sidney enter the vast dining area with the lawyer, she decided to return to her seat and listen to what the lawyer had to say and see if there was any truth to what Uncle Ken was saying.
Train thought after listening to what the Uncle was saying. 'It seems as though the child might be the sole heir of this vast empire.'
Observing the way she walks in with the gentleman when she says. "Uncle Ken, look who I met while returning from my morning walk."
'She looks a bit too happy, seeing the way she was smiling, I know the news of her father's death had rattled her up pretty badly, unless she has already settled in her mind what will be her next decision.' Train thought as he paid attention to what the lawyer had to say.