My laugh came out brittle and quiet.
“He made me the obstacle.”
“Yes.”
Of course he had.
Ryan never abandoned anyone.
In his version of every story, people disappointed him until he had no choice but to replace them.
The lounge attendant approached and told us our flight was ready for boarding. I thanked her, then gathered our things with one hand while holding
the phone with the other.
“Did Ashley know about the money?” I asked.
“She knew about the penthouse. She says she didn’t know the source of the down payment.”
“And you believe her?”
“I believe documents more than people,” Dawson said. “Right now, the documents show Ryan moved marital funds through two business accounts before using them for the purchase. Whether Ashley understood that is not yet clear.”
Noah pulled his backpack onto his shoulders.
“Mom, come on.”
“I’m coming.”
Dawson’s voice softened.
