“That overhang crosses the setback,” Jimmy said immediately. “City requires five feet minimum from the property line for permanent structures.”
He looked up at Marcus with something between admiration and caution.
“You sneaky bastard,” Jimmy said. “How long have you known about this?”
“About two years,” Marcus replied. “I let it slide because I didn’t want neighbor drama while Sophia was still here.”
Marcus’s jaw tightened.
“But Karen decided to weaponize the rules against me.”
He shrugged once, like he’d accepted the reality.
“Game on.”
Jimmy lowered his coffee.
“What do you need me to do?”
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