My husband after 50 years of marriage

She typed, then held out her hand. “Can I see your ID?”

I gave it to her.

Her smile faded.

“I need it for medical expenses.”

“Is there a problem?” I asked.

“Can you confirm your name?”

“Sylvie.”

“And Walter is…?”

“My husband on paper. My ex-husband in every way that mattered.”

She checked the screen. “Please wait here.”

“Did he cancel it?”

“No, ma’am. I need my branch manager.”

“Can you confirm your name?”

“For a two-thousand-dollar withdrawal?”

“I understand,” she said softly. “But we should have contacted you sooner.”

My fingers tightened around my purse strap. “About what?”