Chapter 5

The wedding cars headed back to the new house's neighborhood.

The floral decorations were still hanging on the front of the cars, flapping in the wind.

The property manager was waiting downstairs, clutching the registration form, looking awkward.

"James, Olivia," he said, sounding nervous.

James gave him a sharp look.

"Who told you to come?" he demanded.

The property manager didn't dare say a word.

Chloe took the registration form and handed it to me.

"Authorized resident: Emily Monroe," it said.

The authorization date was three months ago.

Notes: Permanent family member.

When my mom saw those words, "Permanent family…