Chapter 29
"Just a second," I called out as I ran to answer the door after having just refilled the candy bowl.
Navigating the maze of stacked boxes scattered around the living room made me feel like a mouse. But I didn't have time to unpack as quickly as I would've liked, due to work frenzy.
I opened the door to a group of kids dressed as ghosts, fairies, and superheroes.
They chorused, "Trick-or-treat."
I complimented each child on their costume and dropped candy into their pillowcases.
A lady that held a baby dressed in a pumpkin costume glanced behind me and asked, "Did you just move in?"
"Yes, a week ago, with my mom. It has been a whirlwind of unpacking."
She laughed good-natured. "I bet. Welcome to the neighborhood. We have a ton of kids here. My husband is manning our door
