Chapter 33. At His Wit's End

“Which money are you talking about?” asked Adam’s dad, frowning at his wife.

“I gave her money to pay for the event management company we hired for the last party,” said Aunt Kelly.

“Yes, she handed me the money before leaving for home on the last day of work,” said her husband.

“Why did she hand it over to you? She could have paid the people concerned. I’m now having doubts. I think she stole the money and disappeared and you’re trying to cover up for her,” she shouted at her husband. Adam, too, frowned and looked at his dad with accusing eyes.

“She didn’t disappear Aunt Kelly. She died. You overworked her so much that she died,” said Nelson in a grave tone. Everyone stared at him in shock.

“She knew she wouldn’t be able to return to work. That’s the reason she might have returned the money before leaving,” said Uncle David, quietly. There was silence in the room. Adam rolled his eyes heavenwards at his mom.

“Really Mom? Shouldn’t you know y