The room fell silent, the weight of those words hanging in the air like a dense fog. Kevin’s bravado crumbled as confusion etched itself onto his face. He sputtered, attempting to regain his footing, but the certainty in Mr. Henderson’s voice held him in check.
“What do you mean?” Kevin stammered, desperation seeping into his voice. “Dad told me… he said…”
Mr. Henderson raised a hand, silencing him. “Your father transferred ownership of this house to your mother three years ago. It was his wish to ensure she had security in her later years.”
