38. Resolved Doubts?
Juan Luis
"Mr. Peña, there's a lawyer named Mr. Ocampo here to see you. He says he has an appointment, but I don't have him on the schedule. Are you expecting him?"
I look up from the papers I'm reviewing to see my assistant. I gaze at her in surprise, as I don't recall knowing any lawyer by that name.
"Please ask him what his business is. Because I don't know him, and if he doesn't have an appointment, I can't see him."
The assistant nods affirmatively and leaves, but almost immediately returns.
"He says your mother hired him for the appeal regarding the divorce settlement. He has the necessary paperwork to file with the court and just needs your signature."
I stare at Lucy in annoyance. My mother didn't understand anything and continues to insist on destroying
