John sat in his car, staring intently at the house, feeling the weight of the unknown pressing down on him. As time passed, he saw the man and Anna move outside to the lawn. They seemed carefree, playing and laughing.
John’s nerves heightened as he continued watching the pair on the curb, laughing and chatting. They seemed so at ease, but John couldn’t shake the growing tension. He wondered if the man had noticed his car parked conspicuously on the street, its presence unusual in the quiet neighborhood.