What Started as a Minor Mix-Up With a Neighbor Became a Lesson None of Us Forgot

Jack and I had barely settled into our short-term rental when we met our neighbor, Lindsey. She appeared on our doorstep with a bright smile and a plate of perfectly spaced cookies—warm enough to feel welcoming, but something about her eyes made me feel as though she was evaluating us more than greeting us.

She peeked past our shoulders into …

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