Chapter 346

"I'm calling from the demolition office. We posted the demolition notice earlier, and now there are some final procedures you need to complete. You're the last one holding things up, so please come by as soon as you can."

My mood, already low, sank even further.

I'd known for a while that I needed to sign the demolition papers, but I kept putting it off.

It felt like, as long as I didn't sign those papers, the place couldn't be torn down. And if it wasn't torn down, my home would still be there.

But now, no matter how much I'd delayed, I had to sign. The place was getting demolished.

I couldn't be the one holding up the whole process, keeping people from moving into their new homes.

After all, the neighborhood was old. Who wouldn't want to live in a shiny new development with fresh houses?

"Okay, I'll come by now," I agreed, without even hesitating.

After hanging up, I let out a long sigh, got in my car, and drove to the demolition office.

I signed the papers like they asked,