“Is that what you want?”

“For now.”

She nodded.

I placed the letter inside the blue folder.

“But after the records are complete, I’m making my own decisions.”

Bennett closed the file.

“That is what you should do.”

PART 5 — THE HOUSE EVERYONE WAS READY TO SELL

Denise arrived with three glossy brochures.

I was at the kitchen table reviewing household expenses.