“I need you to stop hiding things from me because you think you’re protecting me.”

She nodded.

“I will.”

That was enough for that night.

PART 26 — THE INSURANCE APPLICATIONS

The insurer confirmed the increased coverage applications were under review when the dinner happened.

Not all had become effective.

Some required additional verification.

Daniel had nevertheless submitted signatures purporting to be mine.

The prosecution argued those applications supported financial motive.