They Said My House Was No Longer Mine—I Let Them Believe It

listened to the answer?”

Silence.

“That’s what I thought,” I said softly.

“Wouldn’t have what?” I continued. “Wouldn’t have given me something that was rightfully mine? Wouldn’t have made sure the person who actually took care of them got to keep their home?”

“You manipulated them,” Ava said, her voice rising. “You—you must have tricked them when they continue reading …