That was three weeks ago, almost to the day.

I turned to the second page.

The contract stated plainly that the nonrefundable deposit of eleven thousand four hundred dollars had been paid in full on that same date.

I stood completely still on the patterned rug.

Ethan had been so sure when we talked on Sunday.

He’d told me Vanessa found the estate at the last possible minute because of a sudden cancellation.

Patricia rapped on the glass from outside and waved goodbye.