Jacob had always made good money, and his workers still seemed busy. His phone rang constantly, and he’d recently mentioned hiring another subcontractor.
How could his successful business have fallen apart so quickly?
I told myself there must be an explanation.
His phone rang constantly.
***
Two days later, Kevin came over because Jacob’s car was acting up, and he’d asked my BIL to look at it.
They went into the garage to inspect it.
Around lunchtime, I made sandwiches and carried them outside.
I was just about to open the garage door when I heard Kevin laughing.
That’s when I heard their conversation and froze.
Jacob’s car was acting up.
***
After retreating from the garage, I stood in our kitchen, trying to steady myself.
Jacob had mentioned using the money on another house.
Was he buying another property?
Or was he planning to leave us?
