Yellow Ceramic Mug and Red Silk Scarf in a Red Buick

keeping my voice gentle. “Your father always kept his papers under lock and key as well.”

“It’s different now,” Julian said, setting his water glass on the side table. “There are people who would love to get their hands on our family assets.”

He carried the briefcase with him as we walked back into the kitchen, where the yellow ceramic mug Arthur had continue reading …