Chapter 11 - Priscilla Stops Calling It Borrowing
Priscilla’s first explanation had been:
It was already saved.
Then:
You would have paid anyway.
Then:
I was going to repay it.
Eventually those excuses collapsed.
She admitted she had stolen from Margaret.
The word mattered.
She had used money without permission.
Small charges did not become legitimate because the owner could afford them.
Priscilla also admitted Caroline’s friendship made her feel important.
Luxury dinners.
Private events.
Designer resale groups.
She wanted to keep up.
Margaret’s card made that easier.
Caroline later manipulated her.
That was true.
But Caroline had not made the first unauthorized purchase.
Priscilla had.
Her cooperation helped distinguish which charges she made and which belonged to Caroline.
She faced legal and financial consequences based on her own conduct.
Dean separated from her.
He did not decide the future of the marriage on Christmas night.
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He refused both instant forgiveness and instant theater.
Some decisions deserved time.
