Part 2:
A secret house sale turns my mother’s power into panic.
Nathaniel Brooks didn’t sound surprised by my request, but he did sound cautious. “An expedited closing is possible,” he said, “provided the title is clear, the funds are verified, and my attorney approves the terms.” I explained that the mortgage was current, there were no other owners, and his office had already reviewed the property months earlier. He asked me to meet him at a coffee shop downtown at noon, then added, “Rachel, don’t agree to anything until you’ve spoken with your own attorney.”
I appreciated that warning more than he knew. My business attorney, Elena Alvarez, answered on her second ring, and I told her everything without leaving out my mother’s final insult. She listened until I finished, then asked a question that made my throat tighten. “Are you selling because you genuinely want to leave, or because you want to hurt them?” I stared at my untouched tea before answering. “I wanted to leave long before last night. I just couldn’t admit it.”
By nine, Elena had gathered my title records, mortgage payoff statement, and the information needed to examine Nathaniel’s offer. The investor was willing to purchase the house at a discount in exchange for a fast, all-cash transaction, and his team would assume responsibility for dealing with the occupants after closing. He wanted possession immediately after Christmas and planned a major renovation before the new year. The price was substantial enough to clear my remaining mortgage and leave me with more money than I’d ever allowed myself to keep.
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