Chapter 48

"The arrangements for your daughter are already underway," I said. He paused, didn't look back, just raised his hand and gave a little wave before stepping into the elevator. I carried the bag of chestnuts into the room and placed it on my mother's nightstand. She glanced at the bag, then looked toward the door. She remained silent for a long time before letting out a soft sigh. "Corrigan," she said, "has spent his whole life paying off his debts." I didn't know how to respond to that, so...