There was nothing left …

Today’s writing prompt and my response.

Day five of this week’s challenge. The story starts here.
There was nothing left of the money except

Maree had a new lease of life. Before Peter returned from whatever business trip he was on (if it was a business trip), she removed herself and a suitcase of belongings into a short term apartment not too far away. It was convenient that Alan lived nearby. The house – a cosy terrace – belonged to his sister, and Alan was her lodger.

‘Thank God she d...