Chapter 13 The Company in Deficit

Harry had a lawyer by his side, someone Elinor had met when she was quite young. The lawyer appeared again at the funeral. He was a close friend of Harry's. When his eyes met Elinor's, they were filled with pity and compassion. Elinor was having a hard time, but the last thing she wanted was his sympathy, as it made her feel as though she was the most miserable person in the world. One morning, Elinor saw a message from the lawyer. Her thoughts flashed back to the way he looked at her during the funeral. She realized that their upcoming meeting would not be an easy one. ... She chose to leave just as Jaxson was heading out. Maybe it was to preserve what was left of her fragile self-esteem, she did not want to show any signs of weakness. However, shortly after stepping out, the familiar turmoil started in her stomach. 'Just great,' she thought, relieved that Jaxson had already left. Had he seen her like this, he might have suspected something. Elinor leaned against a railing, dr