Chapter 17 - Returning To The Moretti Estate With Sofia
An hour later, the black SUV convoy rolled back through the iron gates of the Moretti estate under the fading storm clouds.
News of Sofia’s recovery had already filtered back to the main house through secure encrypted comms channels.
As the vehicle pulled up to the grand front entrance, the doors swung open to reveal Grace and little Emily waiting anxiously.
Vincent stepped out first, extending his hand to help Sofia out into the cool night air for the first time in three years.
Emily gasped, clapping her hands over her mouth as she recognized the woman from the laundry room floor.
“You’re back!” Emily exclaimed, running forward before stopping respectfully a few feet away.
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Sofia smiled softly, kneeling down to embrace the little girl in the faded blue sweater.
“Thank you for finding the phone, Emily,” Sofia whispered, kissing the top of her head. “You saved my life.”
