Vance said.

“She was asking the clerk about our balance limits and how refunds could be routed.”

“Did she give her name?” I asked, my fingers tightening on the strap of my bag.

“She gave your mother’s name,” Dr.

Vance said gently.

“The clerk told her any financial disclosure needs your direct written release.”

Dr.

Vance paused and looked at me with calm, clinical steadiness.