After her father’s death, Jenelle returns home to grieve, only to be handed a rent bill by her much younger stepmother, Elizabeth, who was once her cruel middle school teacher. Elizabeth doesn’t know that the house was left to Jenelle. What starts as grief quickly turns into determination, and Jenelle’s silence becomes her strongest weapon.Jenelle, 22, had never gotten along with Elizabeth, who had mocked her in class years ago. Elizabeth now acts as if she owns the house, even though Jenelle is the rightful heir. Despite her grief,
Jenelle does everything she can to help around the house, but Elizabeth barely acknowledges her efforts. Then, one month after the funeral, Elizabeth hands Jenelle a bill for rent, utilities, and other expenses. Jenelle is furious but says nothing at firstThe next morning, Jenelle calmly returns the favor.