When the will is first read,why are those present shocked to hear the words,"my sixteen nieces and nephews"?

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Asked by Desiree' A #495758 on 1/21/2016 10:59 PM

Last updated by MollyWills #922838 on 4/30/2020 5:49 AM

Answered by Aslan on 1/22/2016 12:17 AM

They are shocked because none of them believe that they are actually related to Sam Westing.

Answered by Bob J #895288 on 4/17/2019 7:25 PM

They are shocked because they all didnt know thst they w ere related so here's the answer if any one was askingn ;)

Answered by MollyWills #922838 on 4/30/2020 5:49 AM

They were not just strangers who coincidentally received a letter to a seemingly great deal, but they are all related to Sam Westing.