The Buyer Derek Chose Was Already On A Watchlist

parents’ house followed the same script every week.

Derek arrived late, loud, and full of stories.

His wife, Lauren, smiled politely while trying to keep their two children under control.

Uncle David asked whether I was “still renting.”

Aunt Carol wanted to know if I’d finally started dating anyone.

I always gave the same answer.

“Everything’s good.”

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