And it isn’t mine to take.”

He studied me.

I continued.

“The part we still need to discuss is the life we’re going to live with what’s left.”

For a long time, Arthur remained silent.

Then he nodded.

“Perhaps we’re finally asking the right questions.”

PART 6 — THE AGREEMENT IN THE WESTCHESTER LIBRARY

Marcus placed two documents on the library desk.

The first concerned the hospital.

The second concerned our marriage.

Arthur sat opposite me.