For four years, almost every dollar associated with that property had come from me.

The down payment had come from savings I built before marrying Julian.

The mortgage was primarily paid from my income.

So were the taxes and major repairs.

Julian contributed occasionally, especially early in our marriage, but over time his financial participation became less consistent.

When Evelyn moved in, the household costs rose again.

I never complained.

I thought marriage was supposed to be a partnership.