Hannah could decline the grant and still keep Elena’s services.

She agreed to accept help with the initial deposit and moving costs if the unit came through.

“I’m going to pay this forward,” she said.

“You don’t have to earn help by promising that.”

“I know.

But I want to.”

The next morning Hannah received a call inviting her to tour the apartment.

She looked at Sophie, who was eating cereal at the inn’s small breakfast counter.