He didn’t hesitate, look back at the doorway, or clear his throat.

He signed his full legal name across line nine in clean blue ink.

He pushed the green slip back under the glass.

“Is there anything else needed to remove all other names from the official record?” Ethan asked.

“No, sir,” Brenda said, stamping the lower corner with heavy black ink.

“The clear title issued to Camila Carter will arrive by mail within ten business days,” she added.

“Here’s your temporary registration receipt,” Brenda said, sliding the white paper across the tray.