On the day we bought the house, my boyfriend took advantage of my absence and had his childhood sweetheart sign her name on the contract.
When I confronted him, he looked completely unapologetic as he said, “Sofia is single and can't afford a house on her own. It's just a name. The house is still half yours, so don't make a scene."
The house was carefully selected by me, plus I paid for it and put in the effort, so I did not want others to take advantage of me.
I argued my case, but my boyfriend’s family joined in to mock me, “Being so petty is unbecoming. I think she’s just trying to take advantage of our family and covet this house.”
My boyfriend’s younger sister who was watching the scene with her phone, intending to post my image online for everyone to mock.
After seeing everyone's true colors, I stopped pretending and broke up with him on the spot.
His family panicked.
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Sweat beaded on my forehead as I hurried inside with the documents.
After waiting so long, I was finally about to have my own place. Even though I was exhausted and trembling all over, I was still overjoyed inside.
“Mr. Allison, the house is now yours. We hope you and your girlfriend will enjoy living there.”
I was completely taken aback. I hadn't even signed the papers yet—how could the house already be handed over?
My eyes immediately locked on the signed contract, Darius Allison and Sofia Austin.
A surge of anger welled up inside me.
I strode over and threw all the documents in my hands onto Darius when I angrily confronted, “Darius, this house was carefully selected by me over half a year ago and I've already paid half the down payment. Now you're letting your childhood friend sign her name on it? Do you think that's appropriate?!"
Darius looked at me with obvious impatience as he answered, “It's just half the down payment. Sofia has no parents and no right to buy a house. Can't you understand that? It's just a name. The house is still half yours."
I was so angry I almost laughed. I couldn't believe Darius had the nerve to say that.
“I went through all the trouble of finding people and preparing documents, yet my name isn't on the property deed. Do you have any shame left?"
The commotion had already attracted the attention of many people.
Sofia stepped out from behind Darius, her eyes red and tearful, looking at me.
Her tone was pitiful when she apologized, “I’m so sorry, Ms. Avery. I didn’t want this to happen either, but Darius insisted I sign. I’ll work hard and take on ten jobs so that I’ll definitely pay you back.”
Before I could say anything, Darius felt sorry for her.
He wrapped his arms around Sofia in front of me and said, “Your health has always been poor; there’s no rush about the money.”
The scene before me was extremely painful to watch and I struggled to maintain my composure.
This matter should be resolved that day. I had spent so much money; I did not want to be taken advantage of.
Since my reason wasn’t getting through to them, I had no choice but to call the police.
Seeing that I was really calling the police, Darius’s mother, who had been hiding in the corner, finally couldn’t hold back anymore.
She rushed forward and snatched the phone out of my hand.
“It’s just a house. Why call the police? Shawna, you’re the daughter-in-law Allison Family has chosen. Don’t let such a small matter ruin our relationship.”
“After all, you’re getting married in a few days and then we’ll be a family. Sofia is like my own daughter, so don’t cause trouble in our family.”
I looked at Darius's mother coldly. I had thought she was a reasonable person, but now it seemed this family had been planning this all along.
I remained indifferent as I said, “This can’t end like this. Either give me the house or return the down payment I paid. Otherwise, I'll call the police."
Hearing this, Sofia timidly grabbed Darius's arm.
