Of course she wanted to know about her father! It was odd discussing this topic we’d avoided for months in a place where we could barely hear each other and had to practically shout to be understood, sharing our intimacy with strangers.

“Despite everything, it was good to meet you, Pumpkin!” I confessed. “So you’ll keep the house and everything in it. Along with the divorce, you’ll get your reward for putting up with me!”

I wouldn’t tell her I’d given up on avenging ...