Chapter 4

"They were meant to stay temporarily. I let my pregnant cousin stay out of kindness, but all eight moved in without my permission and took over my home. When I returned, they treated me like a stranger and questioned me.

"I told them to leave, but they insulted and threatened me. I changed the smart lock code to protect my property. How is this false imprisonment?

"They can leave anytime but must leave everything that isn't theirs before getting out of my house."

My words were clear, my logic solid, and the facts undeniable.

The police listened, then looked at…