A mechanic tried to charge me $8,000 for a “broken engine”—but what I took out of my purse made him beg me to rip up the bill.

to her magazine. I stayed quiet, curious about what Kyle would say when he thought nobody important was listening.

Kyle swung my keys around one finger.

“You can make yourself comfortable.”

“I was comfortable before you told me to be. Please be quick. I have a granddaughter to pick up from school.”

His smile hardened, and he walked into the service bay.continue reading …