Adjusting to the Spotlight
As the initial wave of media attention faded, Melissa hoped for a return to normal life. But everywhere she went, people recognized her. Trips to the grocery store or local café often meant overhearing strangers whispering or staring curiously.
Though no one was unkind, the constant attention made her feel like she was living in a glass house. It was hard to escape the label—the woman connected to the museum theft. She missed the comfort of anonymity, something she once took for granted.
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