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Chapter 22 - Miriam’s Consequence

Miriam Cole lost her notary commission for a period.

She accepted the sanction.

She had not conspired with Jason.

But professional responsibility existed for a reason.

She visited Eleanor afterward.

“I should have stopped the signing.”

“Yes.”

Miriam flinched at Eleanor’s directness.

Then Eleanor softened.

“But you preserved the journal.”

“I nearly didn’t.”

“Why?”

“I was embarrassed.”

Eleanor smiled sadly.

“Embarrassment has protected enough bad decisions in this story.”

Miriam nodded.

She later began teaching continuing education on notarization involving vulnerable adults, coercion indicators, and complex asset documents.

Not redemption through speeches.

Change through practice.

May you like

Eleanor approved.

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