“I spent two years thinking Julian was just a little foolish with money,” Raymond said.

“I felt ashamed for lending him five thousand dollars back then, so I kept my mouth shut when he started shouting at you.”

“You didn’t know what he was doing online, Uncle Raymond,” I said softly.

“I should have trusted you sooner,” he said, looking up at me.

“Your father knew what he was doing when he left you in charge.”

“Sit down on the porch for a minute,” I said.