Plans.

Karen and Daniel were having an affair.

The stolen money was their escape fund.

And suddenly, the final part of the plan became clear.

Karen intended to leave Dad.

But before leaving, she wanted as much cash as possible.

Dad had begun questioning several financial discrepancies.

He had also decided to make me executor of his estate.

That made me dangerous.

So Karen started isolating me.

She encouraged Mia’s dependence.

She amplified every disagreement.

She pushed the idea that I was greedy.

Then, when I finally snapped and kicked Mia out, Karen saw an opportunity.

The furniture theft became bait.

If I exploded—

if I threatened Mia—

if I lost control—

Karen could show Dad exactly what she had been claiming.

Instead, I hired a lawyer.

And that ruined everything.

Because the lawyer followed the furniture.

The furniture led to the apartment.

The apartment led to the forged guarantee.