“And as of eight o’clock this morning, the sheriff’s office executed an eviction notice on the house — my house now.

The SUV has been repossessed.

Godfrey’s shop is locked under a court injunction.

Everything you bought with the money meant to save Phedra’s life is gone.”

Selina’s legs went out from under her, and she sank down onto the polished floor, clutching her chest, staring up at me.

“You would throw your own mother out onto the street?” she cried.

“For her?”