Somewhat Scary
Since her husband had been secretive about his past, he likely had a good reason. Now, she was scared to open that door. Would she like what she learned? Overall, she decided to wait until after the funeral because Peter’s death was a surprise to everyone.
Building a Dream Home
Maggie was afraid to be alone because she’d loved living with her husband. They did everything together, and Peter was gone now. They’d designed and built the home from scratch to suit their preferences, and Peter demanded to have an office for himself.