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.
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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.
Chapter 8 - Unit 314: Police help Nathan locate Chloe and secure the storage unit. Inside is a sealed letter from Laura. Cliffhanger: Laura warns Nathan that Diane may try to keep Chloe from him.
Chapter 9 - My Wife's Last Letter: Laura's letter reveals earlier financial manipulation and contradicts Diane's version of Laura's final wishes. Cliffhanger: a supposedly signed guardianship memo was created two days after Laura's funeral.
Chapter 10 - The Woman Behind the Lie: Diane is confronted with metadata, bank records, and Chloe's messages. Cliffhanger: a man named Paul Mercer arrives and says the missing education money is only the beginning.
Chapter 11 - What Paul Knew: Paul produces records showing another account funded by Laura before her death. Cliffhanger: Diane transferred the balance into her LLC three days before telling Nathan the estate had nothing left.
