“My dad owns every law firm in this province,” the lawyer’s daughter laughed after ramming her brand-new Tesla into my old Subaru

we’re finished here.”

They left without further ceremony. The Tesla’s quiet hum and the Mercedes’ smoother growl faded down the street.

I stood on the porch for a second, letting my shoulders drop for the first time since the parking lot. Then I went back inside.

Sophie was at the counter, hands planted on either side of the cutting board, inspecting continue reading …