Walter had planned this before he met Emily.

Before he could know which books she would like, whether she’d be shy, or how she would smile when she was allowed to negotiate for toast.

The letter wasn’t a verdict that Richard had always been bad.

It was a grandfather’s choice about how to support a child.

Patricia had told Emily that she caused a problem by receiving something Walter shouldn’t have left her.

The dated documents showed she hadn’t taken anything from Richard.