My father left when I was seven, forcing Mom to raise Nick (12) and me alone. She worked low\u2011pay jobs while Liam entered our lives\u2014with two daughters, Cleo (11) and Emma (13). Though finances were split \u201cequally,\u201d Mom scraped by while Liam spoiled his girls with trips and rooms; Nick and I shared a cramped room.
\nWe grew up, escaped to college, built careers, and found independence. At 28, I returned home, and Liam demanded $25,000 each from Nick and me for Cleo\u2019s house deposit\u2014tying inheritance to compliance. Rejecting him, I confronted Mom, who revealed she actually owns 40% of our house thanks to her inheritance. Liam\u2019s attempt to sell failed\u2014Mom refuses to sign. She plans to leave her share to Nick and me.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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