Daniel considered selling.

Too many memories.

Claire’s illness.

Victoria’s control.

The kitchen.

But Emma surprised him.

“I want to stay.”

“Why?”

“Because it’s my house too.”

Exactly.

Daniel had almost let Victoria’s wrongdoing exile Emma from the place Claire had protected for her.

He refused.

They renovated only what Emma wanted changed.

Her bedroom repainted.

Camera removed permanently.

New shelves.

Kitchen?

Emma asked to replace the sink faucet.

Daniel smiled.

“That’s it?”

“I hate that faucet.”

Fair.

The house remained jointly owned by Daniel and Emma’s trust.

No refinance.

No financial maneuvering.

Major conflict two resolved:

Emma did not need to leave her home for adults to feel comfortable.

The adults changed instead.

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