Chapter Sixty Four

Chapter 64.

‘Believe me, the rental reflects the value of contents as well as the

accommodation.’

‘But…why?’

‘I told you. I bought this as an investment and it’s done well. I’ve tripled

my capital outlay. Something that Steve could have done if he’d used the

money I gave him wisely. I should have let it before, of course. It’s a

terrible waste of resources leaving it empty and it put the insurance

premiums through the roof. The apartment in Elton Street will be much

more cost effective.’

Money? Was that all this meant to him? She didn’t believe it for a

minute

‘I meant why did you lie to me?’

‘I didn’t. You assumed I had to sell and I didn’t deny it.’

‘Why?’ she persisted.

Because he was a fool, Dan told himself. Because he wanted to be able

to help her in every way, put all of his resources at her command, give her

not just a home, but everything she’d ever need. Because he loved her.

None of them were reasons he could offer for what must now seem

completely irrational behaviour. Wha