My Parents Tried to Evict Me From My Own House at 6 AM

have the original deed?”

Mr. Pike stood. “Yes, Your Honor.” He held up a manila envelope like it was a holy relic.

Judge Halperin didn’t reach for it. She turned her gaze to the notary.

“Ms. Mendez,” she said. “You are a commissioned notary public in this state?”

“Yes, Your Honor,” Carla answered. Her voice was thin, barely reaching the microphone.

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