They accused one another.
They exposed hidden accounts.
Brittany revealed that Teresa had kept a folder containing copies of my identification.
Kayla admitted they had attempted to create a document naming Teresa sole trustee if Emily became “medically incapacitated” during childbirth.
That was why they had pushed Emily so hard.
If she entered the hospital before signing, Teresa planned to present forged papers claiming Emily had authorized her involvement.
The thought made me physically ill.
My mother had not merely tolerated the risk to Emily and the baby.
She had hoped to benefit from it.
As the detectives led Teresa toward the hallway, she looked back at me.
“You will come begging when that woman leaves you.”
I took Emily’s jewelry box from the table.
“No,” I said. “I’m done begging anyone to love me.”
The elevator doors closed on her furious face.
Emily remained in the hospital for two days.
