But grief did not require surrender.
“What happens now?” I asked.
Martin closed the folder. “The buyers take possession according to the agreement. Brandon and Amber receive formal notice. If they refuse to vacate, it becomes a civil matter.”
“And Halden?”
“Eso depende de lo pacientes que sean”.
Como si fuera convocado por el nombre, mi teléfono volvió a zumbar.
Número desconocido.
Luego apareció un texto.
Lo recogí antes de que Martin pudiera detenerme.
El mensaje no tenía saludo.
Mr. Reeves, we should speak before your son creates further complications.
I showed it to Martin.
He read it twice.
His expression changed.
“Do not respond,” he said.
But I was already looking at the next message as it arrived.
Your son gave us your address too.
For a moment, the room disappeared.
Not because I was afraid.
Because I finally understood the size of the mess Brandon had made.
