The Realtor Read One Name and My Stepfather Stopped Laughing

himself to the bank as acting on Thomas Bennett’s behalf. She also admitted my father refused to press charges after full repayment because, quote, “Claire asked that family not be torn apart further.”

I sat up so fast my knee hit the desk.

“I never asked that.”

“I know,” Victoria said.

The second letter explained why my father hid copies.

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