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 first. The next morning, Jenelle calmly returns the favor. She gives Elizabeth an envelope,
which contains the will stating that Jenelle is the sole owner of the house. Elizabeth’s attempt to charge rent was a violation of the trust her late husband had placed in Jenelle. Jenelle’s lawyer arrives to confirm the will’s legitimacy, and Elizabeth is left speechless.
Jenelle gives her 30 days to move out. Afterward, the house feels eerily silent, but Jenelle begins to sort through her father’s things. She discovers a letter from him, affirming that the house was meant for her, a gesture of love and recognition. Jenelle decides not to return to her apartment and embraces her childhood home once more. To fill the silence, Jenelle adopts two puppies, Peanut and Butter.
As she sits on the front steps with them, she realizes that revenge wasn’t sweet—it was simply the right thing to do. Elizabeth had taught her to shrink, but now Jenelle stands tall, having passed the final test.