I bought my dream lake house to recover in peace—then my brother tried to move in with Dad’s approval, only to find the locks changed and police waiting the next morning

sacrifice. You owe us.”

My hands shook, but I kept my voice steady. “When are you coming?”

“Eight a.m. We already rented a truck. Don’t make it ugly, Claire.”

He hung up before I could respond.

For a full minute I stood still, listening to the refrigerator hum and the water tap softly against the dock.

Then I smiled.

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