My 12-Year-Old Son Built Wheelchairs for 3 Stray Dogs – Our Neighbor Smashed Their Shelter, but 24 Hours Later, Someone Showed up at Her Door

I felt Ethan shift beside me.

Jonathan’s expression didn’t change. “That’s sad to hear. But I am glad Mr. Alvarez’s home camera picks up footage from both yards. That’s how we discovered the truth.”

Melinda blinked.

“We reviewed your application,” Jonathan continued.

“Your renovation application? Denied. Your previous complaints? Dismissed. A formal note has been added against you regarding unnecessary conflict within the neighborhood.”

“We reviewed your application.”

Melinda shook her head. “You can’t — “

But Jonathan raised a hand slightly. “You’re also required to repair the fence you damaged and fund a proper shelter replacement for these dogs.”

Silence.

Melinda looked from Jonathan to me, then to Ethan. “I’m not agreeing to that.”

Jonathan tilted his head slightly. “Would you rather we involve the police?”

“You’re also required to repair the fence you damaged.”