Nathan assured me he would keep digging. “People will do anything for money, Ms. Rand. Even the closest relationships have their breaking points. At the end of the day, people are selfish and dirty.”

As he said this, he suddenly paused, realizing the harshness of his words. “I’m sorry,” he added.

I gave him a forgiving smile. “It’s fine. You’re not wrong. I used to think Mark and I had the closest, most unbreakable bond. But look at us now—sleeping ...