I called Mom while I was shopping and asked, “Should I bring chocolate cake or apple pie for Christmas?” – Welcome

hesitation often revealed more than words.

“What kind of investment?” I asked.

He said nothing.

Richard stood.

“Answer her.”

Derek rubbed his hands over his face.

“It wasn’t exactly an investment.”

My stomach tightened.

“How much?”

“About eighty thousand.”

A voice came from behind us.

“Eighty thousand what?”

Derek froze.

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