He tried the key.
Nothing.
Confusion replaced certainty. Then frustration.
A security guard stepped forward and calmly explained.
“This property has been sold. You no longer reside here.”
The moment stretched.
Daniel’s expression shifted—slowly, visibly. Understanding replaced denial.
Behind him, Lily stood frozen, her confidence cracking.
For the first time, they were facing reality without my support cushioning it.
I closed the laptop.
I didn’t feel satisfaction.
I felt quiet.