Then I found a handwritten note from Patricia.
It read:
“Once Gabriel is back on the road, we need to make sure Sofia stops complaining. If she tells him anything, he’ll throw us out.”
I read it twice.
The women weren’t simply arguing about household rules.
They were worried that my daughter would tell me what was happening.
I photographed the documents I had a legitimate right to access and put everything back exactly where I had found it.
Then I called my lawyer.
I explained what Sofia had told me, described the financial documents, and asked what steps I should take to protect my daughter and understand our financial situation.
His advice was simple: don’t make threats, don’t sign anything else without reviewing it, preserve relevant records lawfully, and arrange an immediate meeting.
For the first time that night, I had a plan.
Part 5: The Conversation at Breakfast
