I never thought that moving back into the house where I grew up would lead me to find a web of lies and deceit. But that’s exactly what happened when my husband Jason and I chose to live with my stepmother Lorraine after my dad died.
Everything seemed fine at first. Lorraine was being her normal rude self, but I tried to find the good in things for my daughter Emma’s sake. But things went in a strange direction when I found a lace robe in Jason’s closet.
At first, I thought Jason had bought it as a treat for me, but when I saw Lorraine wearing the same robe a few days later, I quickly got rid of that idea. When I approached Jason, my mind was full of questions, and he strongly denied giving Lorraine the robe.
The days went by, and I still felt like something wasn’t right. Lorraine’s cocky attitude and Jason’s claims made things even more confusing for me. It wasn’t until I heard Lorraine bragging on the phone about her plan to kick us out of the house that the truth finally came out.
The dress was hidden in Jason’s closet by Lorraine to make it look like they were having an affair. The main thing she wanted was to trick us into leaving the house, which she thought was hers.
With this new knowledge, Jason and I came up with a way to reveal Lorraine’s plan. We lied and told our lawyer friend that he was helping us find a new home while we were having dinner with him. Lorraine bit the hook, telling us what she really wanted to do and confirming our fears.
After finally telling Lorraine the truth, we gave her one week to get her things together and leave the house. To our surprise, she did what we asked, so we could finally enjoy the peace and quiet of our childhood home.
When I looked around the house without Lorraine in it, I couldn’t help but feel relieved and at peace. It was a tough situation, but it taught me how important it is to stand up for my family and myself. And I will always be grateful for that.
