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“You’re a real bitch. Do you know that?”
“So I’ve been told.” I leaned against the island, sipping my coffee.
“I know someone like you, and you know where she is now?”
“Do tell, Camden.” I smiled.
“Living a very lonely life full of regrets. I foresee that future for you, Claire.” He pointed at me. “Good riddance.”
“Bye, Camden. Last night sucked, by the way!” I shouted as he slammed the front door. “Asshole.” I shook my head.
My phone rang, and when I looked at it, I saw my realtor was calling.
“Hi, Elyse.”
“Hi, Claire. Excellent news. I have an offer on the house.”
She rattled it off, and I immediately accepted it.
“They want a two-week closing and move in within thirty days,” she said.
“Not a problem. The sooner, the better. Tell them they can move in right after we close.”
After ending the call, I dressed and headed to the company, where Richard was sitting in his office.
“I knew you’d be here today.” I smiled.
“Always am on a Saturday.” He smiled. “What brings you in?”
“My realtor called. I sold the house.”
“That’s great news, Claire.”
I set my purse down and took the seat across from his desk.
“I want to sell my shares of the company.”
“You’re leaving Connecticut, aren’t you?”
“Yeah, it’s time for a fresh start. Besides, I need to check out five brothers, sisters-in-law, a sister, and nieces and nephews. And I want to talk to this Barb woman.”
“Are you sure you know what you’re doing, Claire?”
“I’m sure.”
“And what will you do for work out there?”
“I’m a financial manager. I can get a job anywhere. I'll be fine with the sale of the house, my savings, the money from the shares, and my mother’s life insurance.”
“I’m not sure your mother would have wanted you to quit working here,” he said. “It is hers and Joseph’s company they built together.”
“Then she never should have told me about my other family. I think she would have wanted this, or she wouldn’t have said anything.”
“Or she was just trying to ease her guilty conscience on her death bed.” His brow arched.
“I have to do this, Richard. I’ve given it a lot of thought over the last month.”
“Then go.” He stood up, walked over, and embraced me. Do what you have to do. Just remember to stay in touch.”
