I’m not hiding behind you anymore.”

Chapter 20 — The Gathering

He gathered the envelope, the ledgers, the spare phone and its SIM, and called Uncle Vernon to arrange a family gathering.

Two weeks later, ten relatives sat around the long table at the main house to honor their late grandfather.

Junia sat at the head, holding forth about her sacrifices for the family.

“I’m still working to clear the debts Marlowe left behind,” she told the room.