She Forced Me Out Of My Own Lake House—And Triggered A Reckoning

wanted it to be over.

“I’ll accept the deal,” I said finally. “But I want one more thing added.”

“What’s that?”

“A restraining order. Vanessa is not allowed within 500 feet of the lake house or my personal residence. Ever. For the maximum time allowed by law.”

Derek chuckled. “I think we can make that happen. It’s reasonable given the circumstances, and continue reading …