Evelyn Faked Paralysis for Years Until Clara Forced Her to Stand Before a Ballroom Crowd—Then One Photograph Revealed Clara’s Brother Was Still Alive
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Chapter 16 - An Anonymous Phone Call Hints Thomas Is Alive
Clara’s smartphone buzzed violently against her palm, displaying an incoming restricted number from the Washington area code.
She swiped the accept button, pressing the device tightly against her ear as the cool night wind whipped her auburn hair.
“Clara... don't look for the federal registry; meet me at the old lighthouse off Cape May at sunrise,” a familiar voice said.
Her breath caught in her throat as she recognized the weathered, beloved cadence of her brother Thomas after ten long years.
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“Thomas? Is it really you? Where have you been hiding all this time?” she cried out, tears spilling over her cheeks.
“I can’t talk long, sis... they’re still watching every frequency, but I’m finally coming home,” the voice whispered before clicking off.
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