My mother-in-law changed the locks and kicked me and my children out after my husband died – that was her biggest mistake.

“Mom?” Liam tugged at my sleeve. “What did Grandma Margaret mean? Is it our fault that Dad died?”

I quickly knelt down, taking his little face in my hands. “No, my darling. Absolutely not. What happened to Daddy was a terrible accident, and it’s nobody’s fault. Grandma Margaret is just very sad and says things she doesn’t mean.”

I forced a smile, even though my heart was breaking again. “Let’s go home.”