My Colonel Ex-Husband Invited Me to Christmas, Unaware I Was Bringing His Four Children

They only wanted a father willing to tell the truth.

I couldn’t force him to become that man.

But I could ensure they never confused his refusal with their worth.

PART 7: THE GENERAL’S LAST INSTRUCTIONS

Two days after Christmas, Margaret called and asked me to meet the family’s estate attorney.

I hesitated.

A document about money was the last thing I wanted my children to believe had motivated our visit.

“The children don’t need to attend,” Margaret said.