investment purposes.”
“I never signed this.”
“I know.”
The signature resembled mine.
Almost.
Miriam’s expression hardened.
“Your father submitted this two days ago.”
That changed everything.
They hadn’t simply assumed I would agree.
They had prepared for me to refuse.
Worse, Dad had already personally advanced the earnest-money deposit because he was certain my inheritance would reimburse him at closing.
My phone buzzed.
Lena: You’re being weird. Mom says you’re jealous because I’m finally getting something.
Another message followed.
Mom: Don’t embarrass this family over money you didn’t earn.
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