Three Weeks After Lucas Was Gone, Charles Claimed the House on Maple Street
“The old one.
The one that was carried on my books before your husband started playing banker.” He straightened his cuffs.
“That house was never free and clear.”
“Lucas paid off this house.”
“Lucas paid off what he wanted you to see.”
I held the back of the chair.
The wood was smooth under my fingers.
“You should go,” I said.
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