Damage Done: Sanctuary At Risk

The dog was removed from the pool, and the yard swiftly emptied of the once-joyful children, now wearing expressions mirroring the gloomy sky above. His heart sank as Greg inspected the aftermath; visible marks scarring the pool’s delicate interior validated his strict rule. He was disappointed and frustrated as the bitter realization that his generosity had been taken for granted dawned.

Greg and Jeanne cherished the jubilant echoes of children, but they couldn’t overlook the glaring risk to their treasured and costly haven. It was a hard, inevitable decision—but they had to safeguard their sanctuary.

Next: How it will affect their previously warm relationship with the neighbors.