He removed your name as an authorized signer on the account.”

Caroline kept her hands steady on the marble ledge.

“We’ve held that joint account for six years.”

“He submitted a formal change-of-status form,” Mrs.

Gable said, looking genuinely upset.

“As the primary account holder, he has the legal right to restrict access.

I can’t release any funds to you without his personal signature.”

Caroline picked up her blue bankbook and slid it back into her purse.