My Apartment Burned Down. My Parents Said, “Not Our Problem.” Then the Fire Investigator Called.

listed as your own beneficiary, as is standard. Someone changed it.”

Six months ago.

“And the payout amount is $150,000.”

He paused. “Miss Carter, there’s something else. A fire investigator called us this morning. He’s been asking about this policy.”

My hands were shaking. I pressed them flat against the table. “Why would a fire investigator care about continue reading …