“I wanted to help.”
“I know.”
Tears filled her eyes.
“Your father would have been so proud.”
I felt my throat tighten.
“But I couldn’t take your money.”
“So you lied?”
She winced.
“Yes.”
The honesty surprised me.
No excuses.
No manipulation.
Just honesty.
“I should have told you.”
“Then why didn’t you?”
She laughed softly.
