It means no surprises.

It means you don’t send security people or investigators to my building.

And if she asks a question, we answer the question she asked without making her carry our guilt.”

I agreed.

I also told her about the mail trail and my mother’s admission that the legal department had handled communication.

Elena closed her eyes.

“For years I thought you chose not to know her,” she said.

“For years I thought you had chosen never to speak to me again.”