currently occupied by my daughter and her fiancé.”
“Your father’s house? I thought you were planning to transfer ownership to Amber as a wedding gift.”
“Plans change,” I replied, my voice calmer than I felt. “I’d like to explore my options for selling the property.”
A pause.
“Sophia… is everything okay? This seems sudden.”
“I’ve had a revelation,” I said, “about respect, boundaries, and the true nature of gift-giving.” I glanced at the property deed before me. “The house is still legally in my name, correct?”
“Yes. Absolutely. Your father
