The Roommate Who Tried to Steal My Family — Novel

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As winter break approaches, Maisie Stephens is ready for a cozy family getaway, just the three of them. But her roommate, Sabina, has other plans. With tears and a smile that hides something darker, Sabina insists that she’s part of the family, too. When she shows up at the door with luggage in hand, Maisie’s perfect holiday begins to unravel.

Tension simmers as Sabina's charm wins over Maisie's parents, who see her as the model daughter they never had. Each meal, each chore, every casual compliment feels like a carefully woven trap, tightening around Maisie’s sense of belonging. Why does Sabina want so desperately to take her place? And how far will she go to prove she’s worthy of the love and attention that should be reserved for Maisie alone?

As the two young women navigate their relationship, the stakes rise. Maisie's patience is tested as she grapples with jealousy and protectiveness. With a family dynamic hanging in the balance, can she reclaim her space before Sabina’s relentless pursuit of affection turns into something more sinister?

The Roommate Who Tried to Steal My FamilyChapter 1

Winter break was just around the corner, and my parents had booked us a luxury cruise.

The moment my roommate Sabina Dickerson found out, she called my mom in tears.

"Godmother Vivian Stephens, did you forget you have another daughter?"

After my mom turned her down, she threw a fit in our dorm room.

"How can any parents be so unfair? We're both their daughters—why am I being treated differently!"

I stood there, stunned.

She'd only stayed at our place for a while, and somehow she'd convinced herself she was my parents' biological child.

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"Maisie Stephens, you're just going to run off on vacation with Mom and Dad and leave me home alone?!"

I was completely thrown.

"You're not going back to your own home for break? Were you actually planning to come to mine?"

Sabina's family lived in another province. On weekends, she usually just stayed in the dorm.

I'd felt bad about her being alone, so I'd invited her over to hang out at my place.

The second she walked through the door, she'd gasped, "Maisie, I've never lived in a house this big or this nice. Can I just stay here forever?"

Being polite, I'd said casually, "Sure."