The next day dawned with Cedar Glen still nestled in its usual, peaceful charm. The Morenos were busy arranging furniture and getting to know their new home. Yet, the previous day’s encounter with Karen was a reminder that not everyone shared in their excitement. Little did Karen know, the dynamics of the neighborhood were on the brink of transformation.
As morning rolled into afternoon, the doorbell rang at the Moreno household. Luis opened the door to find a smiling man in a suit — Mr. Thompson, the president of the Homeowners Association. He had heard about the incident and wanted to personally welcome the Morenos to the neighborhood. They invited him in for coffee, and as they chatted, it turned out Mr. Thompson knew Luis from the tech world. They had met at several industry events.
“Congratulations on the sale of your company,” Mr. Thompson beamed. “I had no idea you were moving here! We’re honored to have you as part of the community.”
