Russell read the document twice. The deed listed the owner clearly: Holloway Family Trust, Margery Holloway, sole trustee. Attached behind it was another notice from Martin ending Russell and Tamara’s rent-free occupancy on January thirty-first. Tamara grabbed the folder, scanned the pages, and went pale. “You can’t do this,” she whispered. “We’ve lived there eleven years.” I looked directly at her. “Rent-free,” I reminded her.

Before anyone could respond, the front door opened. Philip, my younger son, hurried inside with snow melting across his shoulders. He glanced at Russell, then Tamara, before turning toward me. “Mom, I’m sorry I stayed quiet today,” he said. “But you need to know why everyone stopped inviting you.” Tamara suddenly froze. Philip took another breath. “For three years, Tamara has been telling the entire family you have dementia.”

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