"B-but, why?" Tommy asked confusedly. "They're used to living there and there's no way they'll just move out."
Laurie shrugged. "It's just a matter of choice. If you want me to help you, I'll put forward that condition. After all, if I've paid for the house, it's clearly mine. I don't want strangers living in my house."
"Strangers? But they're my mother and sister, Laurie," Tommy said in a slightly louder tone.
"Yes, and they're also the ones who made me suffer a lot while living there with them," Laurie replied no less loudly. "If you really want me back, then I don't want anyone to interfere in my household like before, not even your mother and sister!"
Tommy swallowed. The Laurie in front of him now was completely different. She was unassailable, arrogant, and bossy. This must b
