“These are the deeds, the bank vouchers, and the receipts for this apartment. I paid the entire down payment with my own money, and I paid for the remodel.

Marvin’s savings are still under your control — he contributed nothing to this home.”

Then I walked to the entrance, picked up my packed suitcase, and stood by the open door.

“Barbara,” Marvin stammered, his eyes filling. “Please don’t leave. We can start over.”

“You never wanted a wife, Marvin,” I said. “You wanted a free employee who was too frightened to quit.”

I opened the door wide and looked back at Camryn one last time.