They Said I Was A Burden And Asked Me To Leave Then I Bought The Building They Rented

raising our rent.”

“To market rate. Yes.”

“Why?”

“Because it’s a business.”

“That’s not why.” His voice was shaking. “This is revenge.”

“Revenge would be evicting you. This is just capitalism.”

“Margaret, please—”

“Mrs. Sullivan,” I corrected. “Or ‘landlord,’ if you prefer.”

He leaned forward. “We can’t afford $1,450.”

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