It made the whole mess sadder.

PART 13

The nonprofit’s accountant, a woman named Denise Patel, completed her review in early spring.

Helen invited board members, counsel, and Samuel Pike to hear the findings before any wider announcement.

I attended only as the person who had provided Walter’s documents.

Denise was precise about what she could and could not establish.

Records showed that donor funds had been transferred to an account used for expenses that did not appear related to the Homefront Fund.

The transfers had been authorized by Donald while he served as treasurer.