My Husband Woke Me at 4:40 A.M. to Serve His Mother. Three Days After I Left, the Police Called About My House.

It is not money designed for running away from your life.

It is money designed to ensure you always have freedom of choice.

With all my love, Madeline.”

I carefully folded the letter back up and placed it into its envelope.

For several long minutes, not a single person in the conference room spoke a word.

Finally, Samantha broke the quiet silence.

“There is one more item I need to show you.”

I looked up at her, wiping my eyes.