“Decline at seventy-four can be very rapid.

He’s fortunate to have such a devoted wife to manage his affairs.” “I do my best,” Dulce said, touching a napkin to a dry eye.

“In fact, Mr.

Hollingsworth has brought the updated trust documents tonight.

I think it best we sign them in the study after dinner — just to be sure Mortimer’s future is secure.”

Chapter 28 — The Study