“Sophie asked me this morning whether I was moving into a rental apartment,” I said.

Grant didn’t blink.

He picked up his napkin and blotted the corners of his mouth.

“Children misread adult conversations constantly,” he said softly.

“I told her that if you kept fretting over the household finances, we might need to simplify how we live.”

“We own this house free and clear, Grant.

My parents’ legacy gift paid off the mortgage five years ago.”

“The title is held by Holloway Holdings,” Grant said.