I opened the door, but I kept the chain engaged—a thin line of steel between me and disaster.
“Ma’am,” the deputy said. His voice was calm, firm, professional. “Are you Tessa Ward?”
“Yes,” I replied.
He glanced down at the clipboard. “I’m Deputy Romero with the County Sheriff’s Office. I’m here regarding a writ of possession.”
“It’s an eviction order,” continue reading …