THE DIVORCE AND HIS BETRAYAL, MY REVENGE
But I didn't cry, didn't scream, didn't fall apart the way I had when my brother died or when my grandfather died or when Merald handed me those divorce papers and told me to get rid of our baby.
I just stood there, cold and empty and numb, and I nodded.
"Thank you," I said, and my voice was steady. "Can I see him?"
"Mrs. Cole, I don't think—"
"I need to see him."
The room was cold and white and smelled like antiseptic, and Mr. Lawson lay on the table with a sheet pulled up to his chin, his face peaceful like he was sleeping. I walked to his side and took his hand, his skin cold against my fingers, and I looked at the face of the man who had been more than a lawyer, more than an employee, mo
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