“I put a temporary hold on the account to protect her pension, just like any responsible husband would.”

“He canceled my cell phone line, Chloe,” I said, leaning forward until my chest pressed against the table.

“He took my car keys out of the ignition while I was sitting in the driveway.”

Daniel reached across the wooden table and touched my forearm with two fingers.

“You left the gas burner on again on Tuesday, Margaret,” he said gently.

“And yesterday you swore you had never seen your own property deed.”