Two Days After Buying Cheap Nebraska Land, a Fake HOA President Demanded $15,000 and Triggered a Federal Fraud Case

want this to be how things are between us.”

I didn’t delete it. I didn’t return it either.

On Wednesday, Cora sent a text.

Edith, I hope you’re feeling well. I’m sorry if there were misunderstandings on Friday. Family dynamics are complicated.

Complicated. The word people use when they don’t want to say we behaved badly.

I put my phone down and made myself continue reading …