WEST FAMILY HOUSE
Elizabeth stood outside the house, her hand hovering just above the doorbell. The neighborhood was quiet, the kind of quiet that made her thoughts louder. She drew in a slow breath, then pressed the bell.
A few seconds passed before the door creaked open, revealing an older woman with streaks of silver in her carefully styled hair and a guarded look in her eyes.
"Yes?"
"Mrs. West?" Elizabeth offered a polite smile. "I’m... I'm Elizabeth McGrath. Miguel’s sister."
The woman’s brows twitched subtly. "Miguel McGrath. I see. You do realize I'm aware he killed my late husband, don't you?" she asked.
Elizabeth swallowed hard before nodding. "I apologize for disturbing your peace, Mrs West. I'm really desperate, otherwise I won't be here," she said.
Mrs West sighed. "Wh
