Then I looked back at my wife.
“I found documents concerning our savings and a possible loan against this house. I need an explanation, and I’m getting independent legal advice before agreeing to anything else.”
Patricia stood up.
“How dare you search through our private things?”
“These are my home and financial records,” I replied. “And I have every right to understand what may be happening with our money and property.”
Vanessa began crying.
She said she had only wanted to help her sister. She claimed Patricia had promised to repay the money and that she hadn’t intended to hurt anyone.
I listened.
I could understand wanting to help a relative who was struggling.
What I couldn’t accept was allowing that help to come at my daughter’s expense or making financial decisions without my informed agreement.
“Patricia needs to make other living arrangements,” I said. “And until this is resolved, Sofia will not be left alone with her.”
