She Was Thrown Out Of Her Malibu Home. Then The Deed Came Out-olive

“All right, dear,” she said. “I understand the situation perfectly.”

Jessica confused that smile for defeat.

That was her first mistake.

Eleanor drove to the Pacific View Inn and paid $285 for a room she never should have needed.

The lobby smelled like lemon cleaner and coffee.

The woman at the front desk asked if she was in town for the weekend, and Eleanor continue reading …