«Il giorno prima del matrimonio di mia figlia, mi disse: “Vuoi farmi un regalo? Allora sparisci dalla mia vita”. Rimasi in silenzio e feci esattamente quello che voleva. Dopo aver venduto la casa e annullato il matrimonio da sogno… lasciai un piccolo regalo nella casa vuota che lasciò tutta la sua famiglia sbalordita.»

existed—all presented with my father’s characteristic thoroughness.

The final section labeled Amber’s Trust contained financial documents establishing an educational fund in Amber’s name.

The same fund I had used to finance her undergraduate and law school education, believing it to be simply my father’s generous gift rather than a form of restitution for her father’s crimes.

The question now,” I said, closing the portfolio after we had examined everything, “is what to do with this information. Dad left the decision to me, but I’m not sure what serves Amber best