noticed the pool construction and informed Richard about city regulations.A city inspector arrived, confirmed the project was illegal, and issued a fine. As the contractors filled in the hole, they hit a water pipe, flooding the backyard and causing even more chaos. Richard fell into the mud,, his suit ruined, and his pool dream turned into a nightmare. In the end, Richard had to pay for all the repairs, the fine, and the cleanup. He lost interest in home improvements,
and I slowly restored my garden. Mrs. Jensen became a friend, and the ordeal became a funny dinner party story. The whole experience brought Tom and me closer, and taught Richard a valuable lesson about respecting boundaries and the power of karma.