Mom answered, “She won’t want the scandal.”
That line hurt more than the forgery.
They were counting on my silence.
Daniel contacted the title company, placed a fraud alert on the property, and sent notice that no deed should be accepted without direct verification from me.
Then we went to the house.
Mom opened the door wearing my cardigan.
Emily stood behind her.
Neither looked ashamed.
“You really brought a lawyer?” Mom asked.
Daniel held up a folder.
“You attempted to transfer property using a signature my client denies making.”
