“Inconsistent,” I repeated.
“We’ll be speaking with the reporting parties,” he continued. “Would you like to submit a formal complaint?”
“Yes,” I said. “I would.”
I filed it. Evan also prepared a civil cease-and-desist in case my mother or Caroline attempted to return. He added one recommendation that felt both pointed and entirely justified.
“Since they publicly asserted you’re a stranger,” he said, “you can formally revoke any implied permission for them to be on the property. Written notice. Certified mail.”
So I did.
I sent certified letters to both my mother and sister stating they were no longer permitted to enter my property for any reason and that future attempts would be treated as trespassing.
Then I waited—not with hope, but with certainty.
Because people who stage scenes to win don’t stop after one victory.
They escalate.
