She had never minded the size.

It was hers, and every curtain and pot of basil had been chosen with care.

After the accusation, the room began to feel less secure.

Her landlord sent a reminder about rent.

There was no mention of the newspaper photographs, but she wondered if he had seen them.

She checked her account balance and divided the remaining money into categories: food, electricity, rent, travel to the courthouse.

Each calculation became an argument with herself about what she could do without.