It was about allowing her to trust evidence again.

Miriam explained that resolving property and credit disputes could take time.

If a forged signature was established, the lender and applicable authorities would have procedures for addressing it, but we couldn’t simply assume the paperwork would vanish overnight.

Mom nodded.

“I don’t need it to be quick.

I need it to be correct.”

That evening Wendell appeared unexpectedly in Denise’s driveway.

We did not open the door.