In a calm but firm voice, he revealed that Laura had bought the chair at Goodwill for $22 and had intentionally weakened it. She had purposely placed me there to humiliate me. The room went silent. When confronted, Laura lashed out, accusing me of thinking I was “better than the family.” Nick finally chose to stand by me, and we walked out together. George told Laura to leave the house. Later, he texted me a photo of the chair and receipt as proof of her scheme.