Money, or the lack of it, haunted him. Oh, not because he had so little. He was, in fact, very wealthy. It was the beggarliness of his companion that caused him the most pain.
The protagonist in "How to Treat a Lady" by Karen Hawkins is deeply troubled by the financial struggles of those around him, despite his own wealth. His affluence does not bring him peace or happiness, as the disparity between his life and that of his less fortunate companion creates a constant sense of discomfort. He is haunted by this awareness, which affects his overall well-being.
This situation highlights how sometimes, wealth...