Three Suitcases Arrived on Claire’s Porch—Then a Police Call Exposed What Her Husband Had Promised Without Asking Her

“I have the conversation recorded.”

“Keep it complete,” Ruiz said.

“If there’s a later question about what was said, don’t edit or delete the relevant file.”

He did not demand her device or declare that the recording proved everything.

He had heard the distinction Claire made, and the recording could help document it if necessary.

Lisa lowered the phone.

Diane asked, “So you can’t make her let me stay?”

“No.