Yellow Ceramic Mug and Red Silk Scarf in a Red Buick

until I could smell her lavender perfume. “The court is going to appoint Julian tomorrow anyway, so why are you making this difficult?”

I did not answer her.

“We have the listing agreement signed,” she said, gesturing toward the house. “The developer has already cleared his schedule for the closing next month.”

I opened my car door and continue reading …