While working at the office, Peter’s thoughts were consumed by Natalie and her kids all alone in his house. He mentioned the situation to a coworker during lunch. “You let them stay in your garage?” she asked, a mix of surprise and judgment in her tone.
Some colleagues commended his act of charity. Others were skeptical, cautioning him about the risks of trusting strangers. “What if they’re not who they seem to be?” one said. Peter shrugged off their concerns, but the seeds of doubt planted themselves firmly, taking root in his thoughts during the quiet moments.