It was a typical Saturday morning, and Mary was busy getting ready for her day. She had a long list of errands to run, and was eager to get started. As she gathered her keys and headed out the door, she noticed that she had left her purse on the kitchen counter. She hesitated for a moment, considering whether or not to go back and get it. After all, she was only going to be gone for a few hours, and her neighborhood was generally safe. In the end, she decided to leave it behind and set off on her errands.
As the day went on, Mary found herself feeling increasingly uneasy. She couldn't shake the feeling that she had made a mistake by leaving her purse at home. She tried to reassure herself that everything was fine, but the nagging feeling persisted. Eventually, she decided to cut her errands short and head home.
As she pulled into her driveway, Mary's heart sank. The sliding door to her house was wide open, and it was clear that someone had broken in. As she rushed inside, she saw that her purse was gone, along with a number of other valuable items. She immediately called the police and reported the break-in.
As she sat with the officers, waiting for the forensic team to arrive, Mary couldn't help but feel angry with herself. She had let the illusion of security fool her into thinking that her neighborhood was safe, and that it was okay to leave her purse behind. She vowed to never make that mistake again, and to always take appropriate precautions to protect herself and her property. Her sliding door lock was fixed and she was fine.
