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“Jessica, stop measuring for a moment.”
David’s voice pulled me back to the present.
“What?”
“I need to make a call.”
“To whom?”
“The attorney.”
Jessica’s expression changed.
“Samuel?”
“Yes.”
“Why are you still dealing with him? I thought you had everything arranged.”
David glanced toward my bed.
“Not everything.”
“David, you promised me this would be finished.”
“I know what I promised.”
She folded her arms.
“You told me the estate was settled.”
“It is.”
“Then what’s the problem?”
He lowered his voice.
“There’s a complication with the final paperwork.”
I concentrated on every word.
Jessica looked irritated.
“What complication?”
David glanced at me again.
“Not here.”
She sighed and put the measuring tape back into her purse.
“Fine. But I don’t want any surprises. I’ve waited long enough.”
David kissed her forehead.
“There won’t be any.”
They moved toward the door.
Just before leaving, Jessica turned around.
“One more thing.”
