I could hear the air conditioner cycle on and off, a sound that had always been hidden beneath Camilla’s television.

The house felt different, but not healed.

A week later, Gavin sold the motorcycle.

The payment went into the repayment arrangement after required expenses were accounted for.

Richard confirmed that the first documented transfer had been made toward restoring the education savings.

I showed Selena the confirmation because the funds concerned her and I wanted no more mysterious financial decisions.

“So it’s fixed?” she asked.