This property was never legally transferred to the son,” he said.
“What does that mean?”
“It means the land belongs to Consuelo. The sale may be invalid.”
Amparo’s heart pounded.
In Mexico City, the buyers tried registering the property.
“There’s a problem,” the clerk said. “The title doesn’t match.”
The broker called Mauricio.
He deleted the message.
At the legal aid office, a lawyer named Ms. Moreno confirmed it.
“The power of attorney did not authorize a sale. What your son did was illegal.”
Two days later, Consuelo learned the truth.
“The land is still yours,” Amparo said, holding her hands.
Consuelo didn’t cry.
She just breathed.
The Court Speaks
Mauricio received a court summons.
For the first time, fear replaced arrogance.
At the hearing, the judge examined the documents.
“This power of attorney does not allow property sales,” he said.
Ms. Moreno presented the original deed.
“The land belongs to the widow.”
Mauricio said nothing.
The ruling was immediate.
“The sale is null and void. The land returns to Consuelo Reyes. The defendant must repay the buyers within thirty days.”
Mauricio had already spent the money.
Everything collapsed.
His wife left.
