In a quiet suburban neighborhood in the United States lived Claire, a middle-aged woman whose afternoons were filled with routine walks along the tree-lined streets.
On one of these walks, she discreetly observed the neighborhood, a habit she had cultivated since moving there years ago. She noticed people, their habits, and inevitably formed opinions.
Derek lived in the house next door—a young Black man with a young wife and a small child. Claire rarely interacted with Derek or his family, but that didn’t stop her from hearing local gossip or forming her own impressions based on quick glimpses through the window.
One summer afternoon, Claire left the market with her grocery bag, lost in her own thoughts, when she was abruptly interrupted by a robber. Her heart racing, she screamed for help, her fear echoing through the quiet streets. Before the robber could escape with……Read Full Story Here……………..
