Sophia’s voice went cold. “Lily, don’t say anything to your mother or your stepfather. Police need to secure the residence right away. There’s also evidence of financial theft from your father’s estate.”

Mom clutched the bed rail. “You little liar.”

Thomas’s face slid from charming straight to ugly. “Give me that phone.”

Officer Brooks stepped in front of him. “Sir,” she said, “take one more step and I’ll cuff you right here in front of everyone.”

For the first time in my life, Thomas stopped the instant someone told him to.