Three Weeks After Lucas Was Gone, Charles Claimed the House on Maple Street

“The county clerk will record the survivorship deed,” Franklin said.

“Edith Mallow has it on her desk.”

Samantha closed her notebook.

“I left a message with a locksmith on Maple Street.

He can come when you’re home.”

I signed the third page.

Franklin blotted the ink with a small square of paper and slid the receipt across the tray.

“The bank recognizes you as sole trustee,” he said.