“If you want dinner, lick it off the floor!” My son-in-law mocked me after knocking my plate down, while making a toast at dinner. I stood up, adjusted my coat, and said three words that left him completely terrified!

guardianship review.”

Victor’s smile returned instantly. “For your own safety.”

There it was.

The next step.

Declare me incompetent. Take my house. Silence me. Blame everything on dementia.

I almost admired how quickly he moved.

Almost.

“You should leave,” I said calmly.

Victor stepped closer. His cologne filled the room like smoke. “Listen carefully. You’re continue reading …