THE DAUGHTER WHO STOPPED PAYING THE MORTGAGE—AND THE TOW TRUCK THAT EXPOSED HER FAMILY
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Chapter 14 - ERIC ON THE STAND
Eric rejected a plea.
He believed a jury would understand family obligation.
He testified.
Paige paid because she wanted control.
The SUV was a gift.
The house belonged to him emotionally.
The will was unfair.
Chloe handled documents.
Margaret made decisions.
Robert signed.
Everyone else became responsible.
The prosecutor held up the shattered family photograph from Paige’s suitcase.
“Why did you throw this?”
“I was angry.”
“Why were you angry?”
“She took my car.”
“Who paid for it?”
Eric stared at Paige.
The prosecutor repeated.
“Who paid?”
“She did.”
“Who stopped paying?”
“She did.”
“Who missed eight payments?”
Silence.
The prosecutor set down the photograph.
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“You called her selfish because she stopped financing your choices.”
Eric’s confidence collapsed.
