Threats
Over the next few weeks, Mr. Thompson started making threats, casting a dark cloud over the once-peaceful street. He would frequently approach Andrey and Anya, his demeanor increasingly aggressive. “You’re gonna regret not cutting that tree down, Andrey,” he would say, his face contorted with anger.
He began to hint at legal action, claiming the tree violated some obscure local ordinance. In whispered conversations with other neighbors, he alluded to “taking matters into his own hands” if they didn’t comply with his demands. The atmosphere in the neighborhood grew tense, and Andrey and Anya were left feeling harassed and anxious about what Mr. Thompson might do next.