“Yes.”

“The family cabin?”

“Possibly.

But Eleanor has been asking for its keys, and the water is shut off.”

“Then verify access and utilities before taking the children there.

If that isn’t safe, use another location.”

I nodded.

Marcus was practical.

He didn’t encourage dramatic gestures that could create legal or safety problems.

He helped me prepare written notice ending the engagement and withdrawing permission for future financial access.