Possession of your deed does not make him the owner.

We still need to find out what has been submitted to whom.”

I held the phone tighter.

“So the house is mine?”

“Nothing you’ve shown me establishes a valid transfer.

We’ll verify the title records and the relevant documents.

For tonight, focus on where you and Lily can stay safely.”

We stayed with one of Mom’s longtime friends at an address Derek did not know.