PART 3 The third was a letter from my attorney. Patricia’s face changed as she read the first page. Then the second. By the time she reached the third, the color had drained from her cheeks. “This is a joke,” she whispered. Mauro snatched the documents from her hands. “What are you talking about?” She…

PART 3 My stomach turned. “What allegation?” The investigator hesitated. “She told us that when she left Paige with you, the baby was healthy. She said you called her shortly afterward and became angry because Paige wouldn’t stop crying.” I stared at her. “That isn’t what happened.” “She also said you have been under a…

PART 3 “Mom?” I took the folded invoice from my purse. “I’m not leaving without paying.” Bianca crossed her arms. “Good.” I held the paper between two fingers. “I’m leaving after settling the account.” She smiled. “That’s what I said.” Graham looked confused. “Account?” I handed him the invoice. He unfolded it. His expression changed…

PART 3 The third was a letter from my attorney. Patricia’s face changed as she read the first page. Then the second. By the time she reached the third, the color had drained from her cheeks. “This is a joke,” she whispered. Mauro snatched the documents from her hands. “What are you talking about?” She…

PART 3 My stomach turned. “What allegation?” The investigator hesitated. “She told us that when she left Paige with you, the baby was healthy. She said you called her shortly afterward and became angry because Paige wouldn’t stop crying.” I stared at her. “That isn’t what happened.” “She also said you have been under a…

PART 3 “Mom?” I took the folded invoice from my purse. “I’m not leaving without paying.” Bianca crossed her arms. “Good.” I held the paper between two fingers. “I’m leaving after settling the account.” She smiled. “That’s what I said.” Graham looked confused. “Account?” I handed him the invoice. He unfolded it. His expression changed…