Questions In Her Head
Upon arriving home, she immediately shared the shocking news with John. He, too, was taken aback and had similar inquiries. Their attic still contained a few of her mother’s belongings, prompting them to retrieve them and verify if anything else could have been pilfered.
The Other Items
Fortunately for Lydia, the other belongings remained untouched. This brought a sense of relief, as she had no desire to remember her mother as a thief. By preserving the memories of her mother unchanged, Lydia could keep the items without any accompanying remorse.