Patricia’s attorney shuffled his papers.

“My client’s personal finances aren’t the subject of this motion.”

“Your Honor, the mortgage is still open,” Arthur said.

“The bank records show no payoff at all.

The four hundred eighty-six thousand dollars went into a private account in Patricia Whitcomb’s name.”

Brandon’s hands slid off the table and into his lap.

Patricia leaned over to her attorney and whispered something from behind her hand.

The attorney stood up again.