A Woman Moves Into Her Childhood Home – What She Finds Terrifies Her

43. The Mansion, Again

The house was massive, and the renovations had gone well. This wasn’t Betsy’s first time seeing the home, but it was Allen’s. He was amazed at the three-story mansion, which had been repainted a sunny yellow color.

The interior was kept historically accurate, with dark, hardwood floors, expansive leaded windows, and a winding, gleaming staircase. Betsy took a deep breath when she walked in, smelling wood, country air, and a not-unpleasant new paint smell.