Chapter 14 - Marianne LeavesMy mother moved out of family home.

At sixty-two.
First time living alone.
She rented apartment.
Richard called her traitor.
Stopped paying joint credit cards.
Threatened divorce.
She turned over more records.
Not because brave from beginning.
Because retaliation broke illusion.
She had helped him for years.
Now she helped investigation.
Both true.
I agreed to one meeting.
Neutral office.
She cried before sitting.
“I’m sorry.”
“For what?”
She listed.
Hiding amendment.
Signing resolutions.
Defending Vanessa.
Taking documents.
Not stopping Dad.
Not asking if I was okay before asking about family.
Good.
Specific.
I said:
“I don't know what relationship we will have.”
“I understand.”
“Do you?”
May you like
“I’m learning.”
Enough.
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