Seven Yellow Folders Exposed What My Parents Had Done to Ethan

“That comes to four hundred thousand dollars,” I said.

“They didn’t just mishandle the fund, Madison,” Arthur said, laying his hands flat on the blotter.

“They stole four hundred thousand dollars, and the bank audit is eight days off.”

I adjusted my watch strap, sliding the leather tab into the third notch until the buckle lay flush against my wrist.

“The bank’s yearly audit is set for November twentieth,” I said.

“Which means your father has exactly eight days to come up with a certified court order giving him full legal guardianship of Ethan,” Arthur said.