The Inheritance Games

Avery is so shocked by the news of her inheritance, she runs outside. Libby follows her. As the two sisters are talking, Nash exits the house. He seems interested in Libby. He also seems to be one of the few people who isn’t angry about the will since he tells Avery, “I don’t want the money. Never have. Far as I’m concerned, this is the universe having a bit of fun with folks who probably deserve it” (44). Oren takes Libby and Avery to a hotel—which Avery, as part of her inheritance, now owns—to go through the details of the will with Alisa. According to the terms of the will, Avery must move into Hawthorne House within three days and stay there for a full year. If Avery refuses, her inheritance will go to charity. If Avery dies, her part of the inheritance will go to her estate and pass on to her heirs. Avery is shocked to learn these details of the will, which make it clear that Tobias has essentially disinherited his family. She also worries about her safety.