Edward had always been the picture of dedication. He’d worked for the company since its early days, and even though he had surpassed the age of retirement, his work ethic remained as sharp as ever. His colleagues admired him, and he was well-respected within the company. He had built his career here and believed he would always have a place in the organization. But one day, everything changed. The email came out of nowhere. Edward sat at his desk, sipping his coffee, when he opened it, not expecting the blow

I’ll never forget the day I came home and saw everything I owned thrown out onto the porch. Garbage bags piled high, filled with my clothes, shoes, bags, and books—stuffed like I was nothing, like I didn’t matter. It was a punch to the gut. But that wasn’t the worst part. When I stepped inside the house, there stood Sophia, my husband’s sister. She was smirking, leaning casually against the doorframe like she owned the place. For years, my life had been simple. Quiet. I lived in a cozy home