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father.”

Linda frowned.

“Belonged?”

Evan hesitated.

“And legally, it still belongs entirely to Claire.”

Linda’s expression changed.

“Entirely?”

“Yes.”

“Your name isn’t on the deed?”

“No.”

The silence that followed felt different.

For the first time since moving in, Linda appeared uncertain.

Claire didn’t feel triumphant.

She felt exhausted.

For years, she had paid continue reading …