Margot POV
The daughter looked calm and detached.
The mother looked nervous and guilty.
I leaned against the wall and spoke evenly.
“Ellen will obviously want her daughter to take care of her. So you can stay and take care of her. The caregiver will stay until Ellen is discharged. Thereafter, can you manage on your own?”
Simone immediately nodded.
“Yes.”
“Do you have a job right now? Any income?”
“… I have some savings.”
“I’ll pay you the same rate I’d pay a maid. I’ll cover her daily expenses, too. Manage the money reasonably and keep track of every expense. Spend less money where possible, but don't compromise on the quality of Ellen's food or clothes."
I knew Simone had never developed much ability to support herself.
She’d spent years looking for someone else to rely on i
