“Kids, stay here and finish your dinner,” I said, stepping outside to talk to Leona.
She listened intently as I recounted finding the items and Ravi’s strange behavior.
“You did the right thing calling me,” Leona said, her eyes scanning the street. “I’ll take a look at what’s in your trash and get it to the lab. In the meantime, I strongly recommend you beef up your security. Also, we’ll patrol the house all night, so in case they re-tool and still try to break in, we’ll nab them red-handed.”

A police officer smiling | Source: Pexels
I nodded, already planning my next move. “I’ll call a security company first thing in the morning.”
Leona placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder. “Try to get some rest, Nora. We’ll figure this out.”
But sleep was the last thing on my mind that night. I spent hours researching security systems, jumping at every little sound outside. By morning, I was a jittery mess of caffeine and anxiety.

A woman working on a laptop computer at night | Source: Pexels
As soon as it hit 8 a.m., I called the first security company on my list. “Hi, I need cameras installed around my house. Today, if possible.”
“Ma’am, our earliest available slot is next week —”
“You don’t understand,” I cut in, my voice cracking. “I think someone’s planning to break into my home. I need those cameras now.”
CONTINUE READING ON THE NEXT PAGE
Advertisement:
Citrus Infusion Delight: Orange Pepper Chicken Recipe
A son took his mother to a nursing home, where he visited her from time to time. One day he was called because his mother was not feeling well
A Refreshing Drink to Detox and Ignite Fat Burning
Easy dessert without flour
Quick Cream Cheese Danish Rolls
Won’t buy another oven cleaner from store again. This DIY one works wonders!
Makes Any Plant Bloom Quickly (I Never Thought It Would Be This Fast)
Super Quick Chicken with Broccoli and Carrot Stir Fry
Meghan Markle Turns 44 and Most Royal Fans Said The Same Thing About Her Face: ‘She Looks…’