The agreement had not made the deed disappear, and the repayment schedule was still an obligation rather than a completed recovery.

“Does the notice say the house is back in my name?” Grandma asked.

“No.

That has not been finally decided.”

She accepted the answer without asking him to make it kinder.

“Then keep the challenge going.”

He reminded her to bring any new property communication to him before signing anything.

She confirmed the next appointment herself at reception.