White Spots on My Cheeks Led to an Unwanted Contract

linen paper between my fingers. This was the document he had hidden under the home decor catalog at his house three weeks ago, the paper that had made his hand shake so badly.

“You should have told me the truth on Sunday,” I said.

“I was afraid,” Gary said. “I thought if I could just get her the money some other way, if I could sell the boat or take continue reading …