When Things Began Disappearing from My Sick Mother’s House, I Installed Hidden Cameras — What They Revealed Shocked Me

My frustration turned into anger. How could she be so selfish? I couldn’t ignore it anymore.

I drove to Jane’s house, determined to confront her face-to-face. Jane opened the door and stepped aside, crossing her arms. “Here to accuse me of stealing again?” she asked, her voice sharp.

“Mom has lost more things,” I said, trying to keep my voice steady. Jane raised an eyebrow. “And you think I took them?

Why would I?”

“Because this is how you’ve always been! You’ve done this before, and I know you need money!” I snapped. Jane’s face hardened.

“Why don’t you ask your husband what it’s like to need money?”

“Don’t bring Kaden into this!” I shouted. “He’s the only one who actually helps me!”

Jane scoffed. “If you’re so sure, call the police.

Go ahead. Do it.”

“Maybe I will!” I yelled. Without waiting for a response, I stormed out, slamming the door behind me.

Instead of calling the police, I made up my mind to install security cameras at Mom’s house. I went to the store, picked out a set of cameras, and drove back, determined to catch whoever was taking her things. When I walked into the house, I was surprised to see Nancy.

Her shift was over hours ago. “What are you doing here?” I asked, setting the box of cameras on the table. “Jane said she’d pay me to work more hours so you could get some rest,” Nancy replied, wiping her hands on a dish towel.

“That doesn’t sound like her,” I said, narrowing my eyes. “Why not? She’s done it before,” Nancy said, looking puzzled.

“She just asked me not to tell you.”

I stared at her, unsure what to say. It didn’t fit the picture I had of Jane, but I couldn’t argue with Nancy’s words. I grabbed the cameras and began setting them up in the living room and Mom’s bedroom.

When I finished, I noticed a pile of new medical bills on the kitchen counter. I flipped through them and felt a lump in my throat. The amounts were enormous.

“Nancy!” I called out. “Do you know anything about these bills? They weren’t here before.”Continue reading…