Edward explained that he had once worked in construction, but years earlier he had changed careers and become an architect. His family had been involved in a successful architectural business, and he had gradually taken on greater responsibilities. Karen was his sister, and she had been helping him manage the business while he kept his professional identity hidden from us. He admitted that the deception had started as a temporary decision but had continued because he was afraid of changing our relationship.
Then he revealed something even more surprising. He had accumulated considerable wealth and had been setting money aside for our family’s future. He claimed he wanted Jamie to have opportunities that neither of us had enjoyed growing up. But I couldn’t understand why he had allowed me to struggle with household expenses while keeping such an enormous secret.
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