My ex-mother-in-law applauded outside the courthouse after the judge finalized our divorce, then led the family off to celebrate my embarrassment. But when they returned to the family home, their laughter stopped—the sheriff was there, their belongings were on the lawn, and the house belonged to me legally.

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lockout is lawful.”

Grant crushed the paper in his fist.

Across the street, neighbors had started opening their curtains.

Patricia lowered her voice. “Allison, don’t embarrass us.”

I looked at the woman who had applauded outside court.

“You already did that yourself.”

Part 3

Grant tried anger first.

He stepped toward me, jaw tight. “You’re really going to continue reading …