The hug became shorter each month.
The expectation remained.
Mr.
Chen closed the folder.
“Mrs.
Collins, based on the lease and the documentation provided, you have no right to access this residence.
You were asked to leave the hallway earlier and continued creating a disturbance.
You must leave the property now.”
Vivian stared at him.
“You are throwing a mother out of her own daughter’s home?”
“This is not your home.”
The words were calm, but they struck harder than shouting.
Riley lifted her phone fully this time.
“Say that again,” she told him.
“I want your name and your supervisor’s name.”
Ms.
Alvarez stepped between Riley and the doorway.
“Recording in a common area is permitted, but harassing residents is not.
You were informed that you are not authorized to enter.
Please proceed to the elevator.”
Vivian ignored her and looked at Harper.
“You need to think very carefully about what happens next.”
