“He doesn’t know how property titles work in this state.”

“Did she sign something when she left?” Lily asked.

She drew the silver locket out from under her shirt collar, held the smooth metal between her fingers, and let it fall back against her chest.

“We settled all of that ten years ago,” I said.

“Where’s the paper that says she gave it to you?” Lily asked.

“It’s here at the house,” I said.

“She told Mark she’s putting a real estate sign in the front yard Monday morning,” Lily said.