The company existed.

But had never provided services to Rose.

Someone had copied its name and altered invoice details.

The real company cooperated immediately.

Another provider had seen Rose three times before Mark canceled future visits.

Yet invoices continued for eight months.

That evidence mattered far more than any dramatic confession.

PART 45 — BRENDA’S PENDANT

The pendant came back to Mom months later.

Not because I snatched it from Brenda.