Chapter 3

I sorted out all the evidence and photocopied everything a few times.

I went to the school's legal aid center and talked to one of the teachers there, trying to get a handle on the laws involved.

Days went by, and I kept going to class like nothing was wrong, all the while waiting for their next move.

Sure enough, a week later, I got a summons from the court.

Mom really did sue me.

She wanted the court to recognize her claim to the house and divide up the rest of my grandparents' assets.

The courtroom was dead silent…