a family matter.”
“I’m her husband.”
“You’ve done enough.”
Lauren finally spoke.
“Enough?”
Vivian turned toward her.
Lauren stood behind the kitchen island.
The apron remained between them.
“You told me Dad abandoned me.”
“Your father was complicated.”
“You intercepted his letters.”
“I protected you.”
“From what?”
“Disappointment.”
“You emptied my account.”
“We needed money.”
“You used it to buy investments.”
“I used it to build security for this family.”
Lauren pointed toward Paige.
“Then why did you pay hers back?”
Vivian looked at Paige.
Silence.
Paige answered instead.
“Because
