My son worked in construction, sometimes putting in twelve-hour days. Sarah was a nurse at a hospital and often took extra night shifts.
They rarely went on vacations. They drove an old car, avoided expensive clothes, and saved money on even the smallest purchases.
Over seven years, they had managed to save $186,000.
The money was kept in a savings account that had been opened in my name years earlier. All three of us had access to it, and they had always considered me the most trustworthy person in their lives.
Until the morning I decided to take every last dollar.
Daniel was at work, and Sarah was at the hospital.
I went to the bank, transferred the entire amount into my personal account, and left that same day for a luxurious seaside resort.
I booked one of the most expensive rooms, with a breathtaking ocean view. I bought a colorful swimsuit and sunglasses, then settled into a comfortable chair beside the enormous swimming pool.
