You’ll pay for what you did — literally.”Over time, Lydia sent the payments, each one a reminder that she didn’t win.

Now, the house feels peaceful again. Sometimes, I sit in Gran’s room and whisper, “Got her back, Gran. She didn’t get to take this from us.

”Gran used to say, “You’re stronger than you think, Elena.”And for the first time in a long while, I believe her.