Delphine recovered quickly and introduced the man beside her as a property assessor who was there to “confirm the value of Nolan’s investment.” Wren nearly laughed out loud. I simply invited them onto the porch and opened the manila folder waiting on the table. Inside were the deed, closing documents, bank records showing the full cash purchase, and a copy of my updated estate plan. Nolan’s name appeared nowhere. The assessor looked through the paperwork, then quietly asked Delphine why he had been told the property belonged to her husband.
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