I almost laughed from disbelief.
“And your father controlled it.”
“Until I reached the age specified in the trust or until he voluntarily transferred control earlier.”
Richard’s face gave away nothing.
Julian continued.
“He told me he would sign everything over immediately on one condition.”
My stomach tightened.
“What condition?”
Julian looked directly at me.
“That I stay away from you until after the baby was born.”
Silence.
For several seconds, I honestly thought I had misunderstood.
Then I whispered,
“And you agreed.”
Julian didn’t hide from it.
“Yes.”
Something inside me broke all over again.
“You agreed.”
“I thought I was buying our freedom.”
