The Envelope That Changed Everything

decades to stop pretending.

I listened as they talked.

About money.

About timing.

About my death.

“Construction sites are dangerous,” Mercer said. “A fall. Equipment failure.”

Nicole laughed.

“And the insurance?” she asked.

“Paid out,” Mercer said. “Then the malpractice suit.”

“And Mia?” Nicole asked.

There was a pause.

“She’s collateral damage,” Mercer said.continue reading …