That’s what’s left. I wanted to give them to you. I know we saved up for your lake dream home.
My eyes were filled with tears.
But why did you say you didn’t want anyone to know what you did to Emma?
He looked at me for it.
- Because I asked her to keep it a secret. I put that burden on her. He made her lie to her own mother.
Emma took my hand.
Mom, my dad didn’t force me to do anything. I wanted to help Lily myself. But it was awful for me to keep it from you.
I remembered all these strange views.
All conversations in whispers.
All the evenings when they disappeared together.
And suddenly everything fell into place.
The husband constantly watched Emma because he was worried about her.
