Neighbor kicked me out of my own cabin — and then found out who I really am…..
And for the first time in all this time decided to reveal my cards. Have you ever wondered what I used to do? She frowned. Well, some IT guy or something.
Almost. I’m a former investigator on major cases. Department of Justice.
And if I wanted, this case would have been in a different status long ago. But I’m on leave, and I wanted everything to go humanely, without pressure, just by law. She paled, turned sharply and left.
Didn’t say a word. Only the bundle of papers fell from her hands when she clung to the gate. I didn’t pick it up.
Just watched her go. The sun was setting. I remained standing on the threshold of my cabin.
For the first time in a long time with the feeling that this fight is coming to an end. But the most important thing is ahead. The court hearing was the last one.
The atmosphere in the hall was felt almost physically, tense, like before a storm. I came in a suit. Not to impress, but to put a period.
Not just to return the land, but to restore my name. The judge started quickly. All documents were on the table.
Expert conclusions, archive extracts, Mary’s testimony, the flash drive with signatures, certificates from the County Recorder’s Office. Olivia Peterson sat pale, without sharpness, without commanding tone. She had a lawyer, but he hardly intervened.
Everything was clear without words. ..