Stepdad Demands Rent—He Doesn’t Know I Own the House

Stepdad’s greed

My stepfather’s avarice blinded him to the coming storm. He went around the home with a sense of arrogance, entirely unaware of my preparations. “Make sure the rent is ready by Friday,” he replied, smirking. His preoccupation with money prevented him from perceiving the finer nuances, which would eventually disclose his doom. His ignorance allowed me to finish my preparations without raising suspicions.

Stepdad’s Greed