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"I am," I say firmly I’ve decided that the only way to deal with this is one step at a tietfront and center in the tabloids, but at least I can take care of the rest And if I’ ato protect that million

"So you can help e of the money I should put in stocks or bonds and all that kind of stuff"

"I’ll teach you whatever you want to know," he says

I nod slowly, hesitatingly, and Daht?" I may be brilliant at ies I’ve never tried, honestly I’ve always been afraid that I’d do the sa like ht," he said "We could also interview financial e, but if they know their stuff, the h to cover the cost"

"That’s where my mother screwed up," I say I don’t mean to speak aloud, and when I look at Da in his eyes

"She made bad choices," he says "You won’t"

"I’m not so sure I’ve made plenty of bad choices in the past"

I don’t do it intentionally, but I realize that h

"Just the fact that you’re being so careful and asking soto be fine And so is your ers If you like, I can have Sylvia set up soet thereat," I say, then iht," he says slowly, but I can see the hurt in his eyes "Whatever you want"

"That’s the thing," I say "I already knoho I want" I take a deep breath "Will you ine there’s anyone I would trust more than you"

There is no trace of the hurt left on his face Instead, there is only so soft and tender His smile is slow, and the shake of his head is even slower "No," he says, and I gasp in surprise "That’s not what I do But I do oversee ine they considerclients Fortunately, the percentage they earn off the growth is sufficient to quell that irritation I won’t e your er, we’ll get you set up, explain your goals, and then I’ll watch over your nest egg Sound good?"