The paper felt heavy in my hands.

Seven years of precious memories were completely rewritten by the black ink on that page.

Every word Mark had ever said to us was a calculated performance.

Every tear he shed was a lie to protect his bank balance.

“We need to petition the court,” Carl said.

“But he has physical custody of Emma.

If he suspects we know about this account, he could run.”

“He expects his next check on December 15,” Howard said.