“How much of her money went to pay your debts?”

“Thirty-two thousand, give or take.

There was interest up front.” He picked up the wrench again and put it down without using it.

“I told myself I’d pay it back once the property sold.”

“You told yourself that.”

“Don’t do that.” His voice rose and then fell.

“You weren’t here.

You don’t know what it costs to owe a man like him.”