She turned the screen toward Margaret.
“This house belonged to my father. When he died, the estate transferred it directly to me. The deed has remained solely in my name.”
Richard looked toward the screen.
Margaret laughed.
“Oh, please. Richard has been married to you for five years. I’ve lived here for two. You seriously expect me to believe this house belongs only to you?”
Susan didn’t answer Margaret.
She looked directly at her husband.
“Tell her.”
Richard rubbed his forehead.
“Mom, the house belonged to Susan’s father.”
Margaret narrowed her eyes.
“Belonged?”
Richard hesitated.
“And legally, it still belongs entirely to Susan.”
Margaret’s expression shifted.
“Entirely?”
“Yes.”
“Your name isn’t on the deed?”
“No.”
Silence filled the dining room.
For the first time in nearly two years, Margaret looked uncertain inside the home she had gradually begun treating as her own.
Susan didn’t feel triumphant.
