After 3 years without a child, my ex-husband dumped me, cut off support, and drove me out. the lonely veteran next door made one strange offer.

Research grants.

News interviews.

I looked at him in disbelief.

“You’re famous.”

He shrugged.

“I prefer neighbor.”

Then a woman in a white coat approached.

“Sloan?”

“Yes.”

“I’m Dr. Naomi Keller. Arthur asked me to review your records.”