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My Resolve

Author: D Fox
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Violet

“I have approximately an hour before my next appointment, “ Philip says and checks his phone, “Would you like to go for coffee, or…”

“We can talk in your office, or anywhere," I say, “I won’t be long. “

“Sure, “ he says and invites me into one of the conference rooms.

Philip and I get in and I close the door. He avoids looking at me. He's been acting this way ever since Richard passed away. Everything changed after he passed away.

I sit opposite him. Normally I wouldn't be so direct, but I no longer have to stress over so much what I am saying.

“Philip, I know you think it’s partly my fault that Richard passed away. “

My once father-in-law looks up at me, surprised.

“No, I…”

“You do. I can see it every time you avoid looking at me. Olivia told me so at the funeral. Is your wife lying?”

“Olivia, she…” Philip places his elbows on the desk and rubs his forehead. “I apologize on her behalf. She really loved Father. “

“Or his money. “

I say and he looks at me, stunned. I am eq
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