Chapter 5

“Then explain.”

Tom remained behind the chair, as if sitting down would make the conversation more permanent.

“Kelly was already several months behind on rent when the landlord put the house up for sale. She was behind on her car payments too. The rest is supposed to cover a deposit when she finds another apartment.”

“You gave her our anniversary fund?”

“It’s temporary. She’ll repay us after she finds a job.”

“Did she sign anything agreeing to repay it?”

His fingers tightened around the chair.

“She’s family.”

I looked at the $612 left in the account.

“When were you planning…