They were weeks away from losing the house.
Ainsley promised to investigate possible solutions but never followed through.
So I stepped in.
When Mara died, her life insurance paid $250,000.
I’d carefully saved most of that money for Luna’s future.
Taking any of it felt painful.
But I couldn’t bear watching my parents become homeless.
I withdrew $76,400 and brought their loans current.
Unfortunately, my parents still couldn’t afford the monthly payments.
Our attorney, Patricia Navarro, helped arrange a refinancing agreement.
Because my credit and income were necessary to qualify, she insisted that my name also appear on the deed.
“Wes, you’re risking your financial future,” she told me. “You need legal ownership to protect yourself and Luna.”
My father objected.
“Don’t you trust your parents?”
Patricia answered firmly.
“This isn’t about trust. It’s about protecting everyone’s interests.”
Ultimately, we all signed.
On May 14, 2022, I became a legal co-owner alongside my parents.
