“I’ll convey the request,” he said.

“It needs to be her choice.

She has been given many reasons not to trust anyone bearing your surname.”

When the meeting ended, Sandra walked with me to the elevator.

“Lucas, your first responsibility is still the little girl at home,” she said.

“You can be furious at your parents and still move carefully.” I pressed the button.

“I don’t know how to explain any of this to her.” “Then don’t explain the parts you don’t know.

Tell her the truth you can stand behind.”