He had been using it to cover debts he had hidden from both of us.
And the house was the last thing he believed he could use to save himself.
I sat down slowly.
For months, I had suspected that Kelly was hiding something, but I had never imagined that our financial future was in danger.
“How much do you owe?” I asked.
He didn’t answer.
“Kelly, how much?”
He stared at the floor.
“More than I can repay right now.”
I felt dizzy.
“How did you get into debt?”
He rubbed his face.
“Business.”
“What business?”
He remained silent.
Mama Grace looked at him with disbelief.
“Son, what have you done?”
Kelly finally spoke.
He explained that he had invested money in a business venture with an acquaintance. When the venture failed, he borrowed money to cover his losses. He believed he could recover everything through another investment, but that opportunity also failed.
