going to the office.”
“I know.”
“You can’t fix that by saying you were trying to help.”
“I know.”
“Then tell me why you thought this was the right decision.”
He remained silent for a moment.
Finally, he said, “I thought I could solve the problem quickly.”
“What problem?”
“Vanessa’s situation. I thought if I helped her get legal advice and gave her enough money to deal with the immediate pressure, everything would settle down. Then I could tell you what happened without making it seem so serious.”
I shook
