Chapter 1 - The Signature: Nathan secures Chloe's school records. A forged declaration claims he ended financial support. Cliffhanger: the signature is his name, but the handwriting belongs to someone he recognizes.
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Chapter 2 - Account 4421: Nathan checks five years of transfers and learns the recipient account belongs to DMB Family Services LLC, created after Laura's funeral. Cliffhanger: the LLC's mailing address is a property Nathan has never seen.
Chapter 3 - The Father Who Texted Her: Chloe shows Nathan years of cold messages from a number she believed was his. Cliffhanger: one message contains a private phrase only Laura, Nathan, and Diane ever used.
Chapter 4 - The Locked Box: Nathan and Chloe recover documents from Diane's house and find evidence of a 529 education account. Cliffhanger: the account once held more than seventy thousand dollars.
Chapter 5 - Laura's Last Signature: A probate attorney reveals Diane became temporary custodian and withdrew nearly everything. Cliffhanger: a withdrawal authorization contains Nathan's forged signature and a copy of his old driver's license.
Chapter 6 - The Credit Report: The investigation expands. Chloe's identity has been used for credit. Cliffhanger: one account was opened while Chloe was only twelve, using Diane's home computer IP.
Chapter 7 - Missing at 3:10: Diane realizes Nathan is investigating and removes Chloe from school early. Cliffhanger: Chloe's phone sends a final location ping from a storage facility before going dark.
