The room seemed to freeze, the air heavy with tension. Kevin’s bravado crumbled as his eyes darted from the lawyer to his wife, who had gone pale. The document in Mr. Henderson’s hand was a legal notice, the kind that bore the weight of undeniable truth.
“Your father,” Mr. Henderson explained, “transferred ownership of this property to your mother several years ago, before his health began to decline. It was his wish to ensure she had a place to live without worry.”
Kevin’s face twisted in disbelief. “That’s impossible! He wouldn’t have done that without telling me!”
