Chloe had moved into her own apartment temporarily, he said, and investigators had questions about transactions from his accounts.

He wanted to clarify his role and discuss restitution.

Julian arranged for communications to go through counsel.

Maya and I agreed that any proposal should be documented, not delivered as another emotional appeal over dinner.

Mark’s lawyer sent a statement acknowledging that he had used funds he now understood were intended for Maya’s recovery and Liam’s care.

He proposed repaying certain charges on a schedule, without admitting every allegation under investigation.

The proposal did not erase his involvement, but it gave us something concrete to evaluate.