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

looked directly at Derek.

“Did you ever plan to tell me?”

He hesitated.

That was answer enough.

“What would you have done if the investment recovered?”

“I would’ve paid everything back.”

“And if it didn’t?”

He said nothing.

Caroline nodded slowly.

“Go.”

Derek picked up his suitcase.

At the front door, he turned toward Richard.

“I hope you know your daughter is continue reading …