LAKE

“What’s this?” It was obviously the receipt of her money sent to her account.”

“I don’t want it anymore. We already talked about this.” She pushed the paper back to me. “I’ll transfer it back to you later.”

“Baby, this is yours. And here.” I have her the booklet from a real estate. “I’ve picked a house that I know you might like.”

“Are you kicking me out of your house?” She eyed me intently.

“Don’t be silly.” I pulled ...