The Envelope That Changed Everything

“I can clarify.”

There was a pause. Papers rustled on the other end.

“It appears there was a pawn transaction processed without the appropriate authorization,” the voice continued carefully. “We need to confirm whether it was approved by you.”

I closed my eyes for a second.

This was it.

Not my mother’s living room. Not my brother’s smug grin.

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