Summary

In “Chapter 12,” Beth flew to Paris by herself for the tournament. She felt more prepared than ever before and was playing at her best. She took a walk around the city and realized she was the U.S. Champion and in Paris, the most beautiful city of all. She imagined herself living in the city one day. She played Borgov in the finals and was confident she could win because she was playing so well. However, even at her best, he forced her to resign. Shocked and infuriated, she went home to Kentucky.

Beth's lawyer called and said Mr. Wheatley had changed his mind and wanted to sell the house. She met with both of them and was infuriated when Mr. Wheatley said he had only signed the adoption papers to shut Mrs. Wheatley up. Beth said she would buy the house from...