“He told us welding jobs had been scarce since Christmas.”

“I know what he told you,” Ben said, setting his sandwich down on a paper towel.

“And I know how a man like Rory works.

You corner him with proof, and he isn’t going to apologize.”

“What’s he going to do?” I asked.

“He already doesn’t pay a dime toward Sadie’s school costs.”

“He’ll find some way to hit back,” Ben said.

“People who care that much about looking successful always protect the lie first.”