Karma Struck

I later discovered Carla had stolen the lake house key from my apartment weeks earlier. Security cameras showed her entering, laughing with friends, mocking Mom’s belongings, and even damaging a stained-glass piece. Texts revealed the party was meant to hurt me.

The court acted decisively. Carla was banned from coming within 500 feet of the lake house, fined for property damage, and faced criminal trespassing and theft charges. I replaced all the locks and left a note: “Still waters, strong heart. Even strong hearts demand justice.”

Carla left my dad’s home two months later. Today, the lake house remains my sanctuary, filled with the love and memories of my mom—a place I vowed to protect forever.