“The county auditor’s records confirm the money was never put toward the house deed as you promised your mother.

You diverted it into a private account to settle debt and cover auto lease payments.”

Mark didn’t say a single word to defend himself.

He dragged the second document closer and signed his name on the red line.

In the corner of the office, Sloan dragged a large cardboard box across the rug.

She dropped three expensive leather purses inside, taped the top flaps shut, and never once looked toward the desk.

“We still have the monthly cash payments to settle,” Rachel said from the doorway, clicking her ballpoint pen twice before writing in her narrow notebook.