When Daphne’s father passed away, he left her the house he had lived in with his second wife. Wanting to be fair, Daphne told her stepmother she could stay only if she paid rent using the money her father left her. Instead of cooperating, her stepmother became angry, insisting she had a right to live there for free simply because she had lived there for years.

When her stepmother refused both options—pay rent or move out—Daphne made the difficult choice to evict her. She believed the issue was settled, especially after a year went by with no contact. The situation seemed straightforward: Daphne inherited the house, and her stepmother chose not to respect the terms.

But everything shifted when her stepmother suddenly called after a year of silence, demanding to meet. Daphne went, expecting an argument or a request for money. Instead, her stepmother revealed a twist that completely changed Daphne’s understanding of the house, her father’s intentions, and a deal that had been made behind Daphne’s back. The shock left her uncertain about what was legally and morally right.

Now facing a complicated and emotional inheritance dispute, Daphne is seeking advice. She’s been encouraged to review the legal agreement, consult an estate attorney, and consider mediation. What she thought was a simple eviction has turned into a tangled family mystery—and she’s trying to decide what to do next.