Her name was Margaret. She explained that she had just moved in next door and heard Emma crying. When no one answered the door, she noticed the back door was ajar. Worried, she stepped inside to comfort Emma until someone returned.

She showed her ID, and her address matched the house next door.Mark thanked her for explaining but made it clear to never enter again without permission. Margaret apologized repeatedly, visibly embarrassed. Though I was shaken, I began to calm down knowing Emma had been safe the whole time.