Daniel treated the drawer as an extension of his wallet.

Now the drawer was empty.

The card authorization was being canceled.

And for the first time, Evelyn began to believe the house might once again operate according to decisions she made.

Not decisions Daniel claimed to be making for her.


PART 4 — THE CLAUSE THOMAS MARKED

Thomas had established the trust after Evelyn’s health began changing.

He knew his wife hated feeling dependent.