“I didn’t just take your home,” Weston said, looking at Harriet.
“I took my children’s ability to believe a word I say.”
Emmett said nothing.
Harriet did.
“Understanding the damage doesn’t erase it, Weston.”
“I know,” he whispered.
Chapter 18 — The Real Offer
He set a new, thick document on the table.
Under this proposal the main house would go into a trust — a quarter for Emmett, a quarter for Etta, with Harriet holding exclusive lifelong occupancy.
The lakeside cabin would be re-titled to Harriet alone, with Weston paying every legal fee to reverse the fraudulent transfer to Nadia’s mother.
He would triple the monthly support, cover school tuition and medical costs separately, and sign a court-monitored visitation schedule with real financial penalties for missed visits.
“I don’t want empty promises,” Harriet said, cold.
“I want deeds, wire confirmations, ironclad clauses, and a judge’s signature.”
“I agree,” Weston said at once.