The lawyer pointed out that these weren't special occasion gifts, and given that Monica and I weren't in a romantic relationship, there was a good chance I could recover the money.
I also reviewed the insurance policy I had taken out, with Monica as the beneficiary, and decided to change it.
Initially, it was Monica's idea for us to each buy insurance and name the other as the beneficiary. Back then, I naively thought it was a sign of familial affection.
Now, I realized that Monica and Liam had been plotting against me.
After discussing with my lawyer, I opted to make myself the beneficiary of my insurance policy.
The lawyer inquired if I wanted to sue Monica for the 200 thousand dollars, but I declined.
It wasn't the right time to take legal action against her.
I left the lawyer's office and headed straight home.
Upon seeing the house cluttered with Monica and Liam's belongings, I was gripped by self-doubt.
How had I let Monica move in, eating my food and using my things in my previous life?
I must have been insane.
Without delay, I called the movers and had everything that wasn't mine taken to Liam's rental place.