PART 1
Mia had lived peacefully in her little house for five years. Her street was quiet and friendly until a new neighbor named Claire moved in. From the beginning, Claire seemed unhappy with everything. First, she complained about Mia’s trash cans, saying they made the neighborhood look messy.
Mia tried to be friendly anyway. She even left Claire a lavender plant as a welcome gift, but Claire never thanked her. Soon, Claire complained about Mia’s grandmother’s wind chimes, which had sentimental value. Mia politely explained their importance, but Claire insisted they were too loud.
