Chapter 29 - The Envelope Goes Home

Michael had preserved original sealed envelope.
Now empty.
He decided where it belonged.
Not bank.
Not his house.
St. Matthew’s archive with Robert ledger and tapes, under legal access rules.
Sarah agreed.
Archive description:
Robert Grant Papers — 2004–2019.
Not “murder mystery.”
Not “hero.”
Records.
Before handing it over, Michael held envelope.
That object had driven him to church in rain with anger already loaded.
He had believed it would reveal villain.
Instead it revealed network of frightened, greedy, loving, selfish people.
Including Robert.
Including Thomas.
Including Peter.
Including Michael.
He placed envelope inside archival box.
May you like
Closed lid.
No hidden key.