By the time Peter arrived home, he was exhausted from the mental strain. Stepping into his house, he immediately noticed something off. A few items—a book, a decorative vase—seemed slightly out of place. His pulse quickened as he glanced around, trying to make sense of it.
Peter went straight to the garage to confront Natalie. “Did someone come in here while I was gone?” he asked, his tone sharper than he intended. Natalie looked up, startled. “No,” she replied quickly, then paused. “The kids might have wandered around when I was in the shower. I’ll make sure it doesn’t happen again.”