I Was Paying $2,500 Every Month for My Stepmom’s Assisted Living—Then I Discovered Where the Money Was Really Going

“Because you’re stubborn.”

I couldn’t help smiling.

That part was true.

“You would have found another way to spend it on me.”

Maybe she was right.

Actually…

She was definitely right.

I would have.

The room grew quiet.

Then she pointed toward the knitting bag.

“Open the bottom zipper.”

I frowned.

“What?”

“Just do it.”

I picked up the bag.

Near the bottom was a small hidden compartment.