After funeral, My MIL seized my mother’s house, started throwing all stuff, Said This house is mine!

The Fresh Start and Susan’s Downfall

All right then, take care,

I replied calmly and returned to my parents’ house. They welcomed me with open arms, providing the peace and comfort I needed during this time.

A month later, Kevin came to my parents’ house with exciting news.

I finally got the green light from work to transition to remote work permanently, and I found us a new place to live.

He announced.

That’s fantastic.

I exclaimed thoughtfully. Kevin had rented an apartment close to my parents’ home, making it easier for us to start our new life there.

He then terminated the lease on the room Susan had been staying in and finalized our move to the new apartment.

Susan was clearly unsettled by these developments and called me in a panic.

Hey Michelle, where are you?

I’m at our new place with Kevin.

New place, where?

Susan’s voice sounded urgent and somewhat panicked.

I’ll let you know in time, but I have to be honest: the lease here is being canceled and everything’s being moved out. I can’t stay here anymore.

I explained calmly, emphasizing the fresh start Kevin and I were making.

Kevin said he’s cutting ties with me? He doesn’t want to talk to me anymore?

She asked, her voice cracking.

Yes, we’re starting fresh somewhere else.

I added, trying to make her understand the finality of our decision.

So you were just pretending to be nice to stay here, huh? This was your plan all along.

Susan accused me of misunderstanding my intentions.

Susan accused sharply because you couldn’t make any money from selling the house you got from Jack, right?

How did you find out?

I asked, surprised by her knowledge.

You were telling the neighbors how frustrated you were that the house your husband left had no value. Then suddenly, it was up for sale. People just can’t keep quiet about things like that.

Give me Kevin back! I’m that kid’s parent, so I have the right to live with him!

As I’ve said before, he doesn’t want to see you and I won’t pressure him into something he’s uncomfortable with.

I responded calmly. Upon hearing this, Susan’s temper flared.

Who do you think you are, acting all high and mighty when you’re just a broke, freeloading, plain wife? That’s not a nice thing to say, but it’s true.

She snapped.

Well, I don’t think our paths will cross much in the future, so it doesn’t concern me.

I replied calmly.

But let me clarify something: alongside my full-time job, I also have a side gig, and I actually earn more than Kevin.

I continued.

Oh really? What’s this side gig?

Susan asked skeptically.

I initially studied web design, so I’ve been taking on projects in that field. With both my full-time salary and freelance work, I’m bringing in about $10,000 a month.

What? That much? That’s more than Jack used to make!

Susan was taken aback by my financial situation, clearly not expecting that the wife she had underestimated was earning that much.

But none of this concerns you. Kevin has cut ties with you, and I’ll be distancing myself even further.

Wait a minute, if you’re making that kind of money, maybe you could lend me a hand?

Susan suggested hopefully. I didn’t hesitate.

I ended the call and blocked her number. It was a relief to expose Susan’s true intentions and leave her feeling regretful.

Knowing I wouldn’t have to deal with her again brought me a sense of peace. Susan was now completely out of the loop about our lives.

She didn’t know where my parents lived or where I worked. With Kevin working from home and our new address kept private, the chances of her finding us were incredibly slim.

We learned through the grapevine that Susan had always had a problem with overspending, and any inheritance left by Jack had quickly dwindled to nearly nothing.

She had tried to sell the house but only received low offers, which further compounded her financial difficulties.

Despite these setbacks, her old habits persisted. A neighbor from our old neighborhood contacted Kevin, sharing that Susan’s spending habits hadn’t changed.

She relied heavily on payday loans, which had plunged her deeper into debt. She had even resorted to asking neighbors for loans, though without any success, which only worsened her financial woes.

It seemed like karma was finally catching up with her. Meanwhile, Kevin and I were living a peaceful life, blissfully free from any disruptions from Susan.

We split our time between our own home and my parents’ place as we prepared for the arrival of our child.

With the baby on the way, we were excited about the future and looked forward to nurturing our family and cherishing every moment together. This newfound peace was something we treasured deeply, knowing the chaos that had once surrounded us.