Caleb lunged. A deputy stopped him fast. โSit down.โ
For the first time, he obeyed.
Denise presented the protective order, divorce papers, asset freeze, and proof my inheritance was safe.
They cuffed him at the table he thought he ruled. The house was in my name.
As they led him out past the feast and magnolias, he snarled, โYouโll regret this.โ
I touched my healing lip: โI already did my regretting.โ