Boredom during my work-from-home days led me to spy on my neighbors. What began as idle curiosity turned intense when I saw our neighbors, Cory and Angela, in a heated argument. Angela showed Cory a pregnancy test, and he stormed out, leaving me in shock.

That evening, I eagerly told Caroline about the drama. She frowned and cautioned me against meddling, but my curiosity persisted. The next morning, as I tried to focus on work, I saw an unfamiliar man entering Cory and Angela’s house. Grabbing binoculars, I watched them go to the bedroom. Angela’s phone rang, and she seemed nonchalant afterward.

I messaged Caroline: “Angela is cheating on Cory!!!” She replied quickly, “Stop meddling in other people’s business.”

Ignoring her, I continued watching. Cory returned with another woman, leading to a chaotic scene. Angela and the stranger were panicked, and the situation escalated when Cory arrived with a young woman, resulting in a dramatic confrontation.

Angela eventually noticed me spying and accused me of being a creep. Cory, enraged, punched me before I could explain. I woke up at home with a throbbing eye, Caroline beside me with an ice pack.

“I told you not to meddle,” she said, her voice stern yet sympathetic.

I grumbled, “How about some concern for my well-being?”

Caroline managed a small smile. “You’ll be fine. But now you see why I said not to interfere.”

I nodded, deciding to work elsewhere from now on.