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52 Pick UpChapter 2
I'd arrived at the lawyers' office right on time. I had even stopped by the house to shower and dress in a suit. I wanted Melinda to see me at my best. I sat opposite her in the lawyer's office. If I cared for her in any way, the look that Melinda leveled at me should have wrung my heart out; her pain and anguish were palpable. My expression remained calm and impassive; my resolve was unwavering. She made one last effort to put off the inevitable I simply glanced down at my watch then back...