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

Keeping cool

Meanwhile, I continued with my everyday routine, keeping my objectives disguised. I went to school, spent time with friends, and even completed my household tasks. My stepfather had no suspicions since he thought he had me under control. Every day, I pretended nothing had changed, but inwardly, I was gathering and organizing documents to strengthen my case for the big revelation. My days felt like the quiet before the storm.

Keeping Cool