Chapter 3

Just as Andrew and Lucas were both putting me down, cheerful screams erupted outside the diner.

I looked up. It was the lottery shop owner with a group of people, coming to deliver congratulations.

He'd even brought a banner: "Congratulations to Ms. Emma Grant on Winning the $3 Million Lottery Jackpot!"

Vera, who had been smug moments before, stared dumbfounded at the banner.

"You won the lottery?!" she spat out, eyes blazing with jealousy.

Andrew looked stunned, then ecstatic.

Lucas, who couldn't read yet, just looked confused.

"Daddy, what does 'win the lottery' mean?" he asked, looking up at Andrew.