Chapter 28 - The Unmarked Package
Three peaceful years passed before an unexpected event disrupted the quiet morning routine at the McLean estate.
On a rainy Tuesday in April, a heavy brown courier box arrived at David’s personal office front desk.
The package carried no return address, stamped only with an official postal sorting code from Richmond, Virginia.
David opened the cardboard box carefully with a letter opener, finding a small metallic locking case tucked inside bubble wrap.
Inside the case lay a second digital voice recorder—identical to the one Clara had used to save the boys years ago.
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Stapled to the device was a sealed white envelope addressed to David in an unfamiliar, precise block handwriting.
David’s heart hammered against his ribs as he powered on the device, watching the small LCD screen illuminate with a green light.
