Elevator to Betrayal: My Village Turned on Me
"Mr. Crowe, the paperwork for the land patent is ready. Mr. Ashton Zane from the Department of Agriculture will be here in 30 minutes to finalize the transfer."
"What do you mean, transfer?"
Frank's ears perked up, catching the words immediately.
I took the folder, flipped through the pages, and said flatly, "Every single plot of land, house, and building under my name in this town is being signed over to the county for free."
"Are you out of your mind, Mitchell?" Walter blurted. "This was where your ancestors lived!"