Chapter 6

At the parking lot, I forcefully yanked my hand away from his and calmly walked towards my car.

Trees on both sides blurred past as I drove down the boulevard, tears finally falling uncontrollably.

I gave myself half an hour.

Anger, pain, acceptance, calm...

Then I turned the steering wheel and headed to the bank.

Victor and I had a joint account where we deposited our salaries, dividends, and other income.

When we first opened the account, he smiled and said to me:

"You always complain that I don't express myself enough, right? From now on, you'll manage this account. I'll just put money in. Consider it a security for you and our son. Is this expression satisfactory?"

Over the years, the account had accumulated over $18 million.

The bank employee informed me, puzzled:

"This account has been frozen due to a default on a guarantee. Didn't you know?"

My hands and feet went cold as I slowly asked:

"When did this happen?"

"Two months ago."

Two months ago...