“With my performance bonus once the major Dalton contract closed.”

“And did that contract close?” I asked, knowing the answer.

“No, it fell through,” he admitted quietly.

“So instead of being honest with me that the business was struggling because you were financially supporting your aunt, you repeatedly asked me to cover more of our personal household expenses out of my own pocket.”

His shoulders sagged as the reality of his actions hit him.

“Yes, I did.”