“I'm really in Asheville City, and I'm still at work right now. Can we talk about this after I get off?"
Maya tightened her grip on the phone, adjusting her breathing as she called him out by name, "Benjamin Cooper, what's more important right now, your job or the house?"
"The house has already been sold, what else can I do? You tell me," he replied casually.
Taking a deep breath, she suppressed the anger boiling inside her. "You need to get the money back from Tessa for the house!"
“Do you really think I can get money from her? Not a chance! There’s no way in hell!"
"I'm seriously warning you. Mom has high blood pressure and can't handle any stress. You have to sort this out before they come back from their trip! Even if it means paying double the penalty to get the money back, just
