He had already offered to help them. Had already been throughout the years, but this was different. This was not an annual sum to see them through without struggling, as was the standard. She'd always been grateful for that. As cruel as he was, he was generous in other regards. It made her head spin, sometimes. If she asked he might be more than happy to send whatever funds she asked for—but he might ask questions first. He might grow wary. She wanted to avoid that.