My Grandson Called Me From the Police Station, Crying That His Stepmother Hit Him — and His Father Didn’t Believe Him. That Night, I Learned There Are Betrayals You Never Get Used To.

Estimated profit: $3.2 million.”

“Did anyone investigate the fall?”

“Yes, but found nothing suspicious. Chelsea said Franklin had been drinking and slipped on the stairs. No witnesses. The house security cameras were broken.”

I looked up sharply. “Broken?”

“Same as your son’s house now, Commander. Same pattern.”

My heart pounded so hard I could hear it continue reading …