Charlotte's POV 

PRESENT DAY 

Less than a week later, the lawyers sent the paperwork, as promised, and I became a homeowner. I was incredibly excited, and I could tell that Stephen was as well. However, there was a sadness in his eyes that hadn't been present before I had gone to see his relative. Finally, I had to ask him what was wrong. 

"That was the clearest she has seen me in years," he said with a sigh, his eyes troubled, "She always knew I was there. ...