My Daughter Begged Me Not to Get Off the Bus—Minutes Later, My Boyfriend Sent a Photo of My Deed Beside a Contract I Had Never Signed

“I understood this was a sale discussion,” he said.

“It concerns documents prepared for a sale my client has not authorized,” Rachel answered.

Derek pulled out a chair.

“Claire. Finally.”

I chose the seat closest to the door.

Rachel sat beside me.

“I want this resolved,” I said.

“So do I.”