Three Weeks After Lucas Was Gone, Charles Claimed the House on Maple Street
Samantha wrote it down.
“The arraignment is Thursday at nine.
He can contest the restitution amount at sentencing.”
“He can contest it,” I said.
“He just can’t use my house to do it.”
Samantha clicked her pen twice.
Franklin Hayes arrived at twelve fifteen with a manila folder under one arm and his wire-rimmed glasses slightly crooked.
“Three signatures, Mrs.