three of them discussed Madison’s new studio.
At 1:40 in the morning, I opened my lease.
And then I found Clause 18.
After the first year, I could surrender the apartment early by paying a fixed termination fee—as long as I returned the property completely vacant.
I read the clause four times.
At 2:18 a.m., I emailed the property director.
By sunrise, I had made my decision.
My family wanted me to leave.
Fine.
But my money was leaving with me.
PART 2
The property director called
