My Daughter Was Dead for Five Years—Then a Private Investigator Found Her With a Little Girl, Revealing a Family Secret Hidden Since Elena Disappeared
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Chapter 18 - Finding The Hidden Room Where Elena Lived In Exile
The heavy door swung open to reveal a small, warm room filled with children's books, paintings, and medical equipment.
Elena sat propped up against a pile of pillows on a simple cot, smiling weakly as her father and Adrian rushed inside.
“Daddy... you finally found me,” Elena whispered, tears streaming down her pale cheeks.
Richard dropped to his knees beside the bed, clutching her thin hands to his chest with overwhelming paternal relief.
“I’m so sorry for everything, my sweet girl; you’re never running away again,” Richard wept openly.
Lily crawled up onto the bed from the shadows, holding out her silver locket for Richard to see.
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“I found Grandpa just like you told me to, Mommy,” the little girl said with innocent joy.
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