I never did.”

Chapter 6 — A Confession and Instructions

Mr.

Sterling let out a long, heavy breath, and rested his hands flat on his knees.

“Evelyn,” he said, “Harrison’s children, Julian, Beatrice, and Richard, have already filed three separate lawsuits in county court, challenging the validity of your marriage.

They are claiming undue influence.

Elder abuse.

Mental incompetence on Harrison’s part.”