“Ma’am,” he said earnestly, “are you really sure you don’t want to sell your house? This buyer is very sincere. Maybe you could think about it again?”

My voice was firm. “Fine, I'll sell. But I want full payment. Meet me at the property registry office at 8 a.m. Monday together.”

There was a brief pause on the other end. “You’re really willing to sell now, ma’am?”

I gave a nod. “But it must be paid in full.”