Mom transferred some money.”
Rachel knew Brenda’s card had been close to its limit.
She also knew Brenda didn’t normally keep $4,200 readily available in checking.
“Where did it come from?”
“Rachel.”
“I’m just curious.”
“Can we focus?”
“On what?”
“Us.”
Rachel looked at the signature bearing her name on the screen.
“Of course.”
Brandon exhaled, apparently relieved.
“I made some poor decisions.”
“That’s certainly one description.”
“I was under a lot of pressure.”
“From whom?”
“Work.”
Rachel became completely still.
He continued too quickly.
“There were opportunities. Investments. Things I didn’t explain because I knew you would refuse.”
“So instead, you moved the money.”
“I planned to replace it.”
“And put my signature on those documents.”
“I didn’t sign anything for you.”
Rachel’s eyes narrowed.
“Then who did?”
Silence.
“Brandon?”
“I’m not talking about this over the phone.”
“Paige created the documents.”
Complete silence.
Rachel knew she had
