for the rest of my life.
I put the letter down.
“How much?”
Richard gave me a number.
I stared at him.
It was more than I had expected.
Much more.
“But why didn’t you tell me?”
“Your husband instructed me not to unless you needed it.”
I laughed softly.
“Apparently, I needed it.”
Richard nodded.
“Yes.”
There was a knock at the door.
Benjamin.
I looked toward Richard.
“Do you want me to leave?”
“No.”
I stood.
“Let them in.”
Benjamin entered first.
Genevieve followed.
She immediately looked around.
Her eyes landed on Richard.
“What is he doing here?”
I answered.
“Helping me.”
Benjamin’s face tightened.
“Mom, this has gotten completely out of hand.”
“No.”
I shook my head.
“It has finally gotten under control.”
He stared at me.
“You canceled everything.”
“Yes.”
“You can’t do that.”
“I already did.”
“But we have bills.”
“So do I.”
“You know
