Thirty-eight women.

Social embarrassment.

A table full of people nodding that men should control businesses.

She expected me to sign because saying no in front of everyone would feel rude.

That had worked on me for years.

Not anymore.

PART 30 — WHY I HAD LET HER EAT FREE

Therapy forced me to answer a question I did not enjoy.

Why had I allowed Beatrice to dine without paying for so long?

I could blame Lucas.