“When foreclosure was scheduled, my company bought the property from the bank. You were allowed to stay there indefinitely because Ethan wanted to preserve your dignity.”
Diane stared at her son.
“You chose her over us?”
Ethan’s expression hardened.
“No. You forced me to choose between my wife and someone who hit her and insulted my daughter.”
“I was angry!”
“You called Lily trash.”
Diane opened her mouth.
Nothing came out.
Then Vanessa leaned forward.
“Fine. We’ll fight the eviction.”
“You’re free to.”
I placed another folder beside the property documents.
Vanessa’s face changed instantly.
“What is that?”
“Copies of the financial records you voluntarily sent me.”
Robert frowned.
“What records?”
I turned toward him.
“A loan application carrying your signature.”
His confusion was immediate.
“I never signed a loan application.”
Vanessa stood so quickly that her glass tipped over.
“Claire is lying!”
I slid the document toward Robert.
