She had no legal right to so much as change a curtain, let alone evict them.I invited her to lunch a few days later. She rambled on about how she’d “helped” our parents by “taking charge” of their living situation. I nodded, smiled, and let her talk—recording every word. Then I calmly slid an envelope across the table: a formal eviction notice, notarized and backed by the law.Three days later, I stood in the driveway with the police and a copy of the deed in hand. Cassandra protested, played the victim, even cried. But none of it mattered. We took the house back. Now,

my parents are warm, safe, and back in their rightful home—where they belong. We’ve restored their old family photos, their favorite recliners, and the peace that Cassandra tried to replace with her own entitlement. As for her? Last I heard, she’s bouncing between friends’ couches, learning the hard way that manipulation only works until someone stands up and says, enough.