But the worst part came next. On the recording it was clearly visible that this man went into our bedroom, opened my dresser, and started rummaging through my things.

A few minutes later he walked out of the room carrying my jewelry box, while my mother-in-law stood nearby pretending nothing was happening.

I sat in front of the screen, clutching my chest, my heart pounding as if it would burst out.

— Oh my God… — I whispered, unable to believe my eyes.

I rewound the video, then fast-forwarded again – it was clear. This wasn’t an accident.

That same evening I called the police. When my husband came home, I showed him the video. He sat in silence, pale as a wall.

— That… that’s my mother… — he barely managed to say. — And she knew he was stealing?..

I only nodded.

A few hours later, the police were already at our door. My mother-in-law had never expected her secret to be uncovered so quickly.