The Kiss of Death
With no surviving parents or children, Florence's death ensured that all her assets, including the share of Chester's estate she had inherited, went entirely to Daniel.
Then, as Daniel's mother, Marigold was to manage these on his behalf.
Additionally, the high-value insurance policy I had once purchased for Florence listed Chester as the beneficiary. Since Chester had also passed away, the payout became part of his estate, split between Daniel and me.
As winter approached, Marigold and I decided it was time for a fresh start in a new city.
We used the insurance money to buy a beautiful villa in a city with a mild, springlike climate year-round and a sleek Cayenne.