When my dad passed away, he left me his house and gave his wife $10,000. I told her she could either pay me rent using that money or move in with her son. She refused, saying, “This was my home for years; shame on you!” I felt I had no choice but to evict her. After that, years went by in silence.

Yesterday, she called and asked to see me. That’s when I learned something shocking: the small apartment she now lives in was bought by my dad before he died. He had used the rest of his savings to ensure she’d have a safe place if she was ever forced out.

It turns out she signed an agreement: if she stayed in the house she shared with my dad, the apartment would eventually pass to me. But if she had to leave, she could give it to anyone she chose. Now, she’s decided to leave it to her son.

After the initial shock, I felt furious. I only acted to protect my rights — the house wasn’t a free hotel, and she had money to pay rent. But what hurts most is discovering I was kept in the dark. My dad’s property is now going to her son instead of me, and I feel betrayed. I don’t know what to do next.