Chapter 2 - The Memory Card Is Inserted Into The Laptop
The tiny micro-SD card rested on the palm of my hand, reflecting the harsh light of the living room chandelier.
Sophie pressed her wet face against my jacket, her little shoulders still shaking from the terror of falling into the pool.
Across the marble floor, Vanessa stood frozen, her face completely drained of color as she stared at the small piece of plastic.
“Where... where did you get that?” Vanessa stammered, her voice pitching into a panicked, frantic whine.
I didn’t answer her; I simply scooped Sophie into my arms and carried her toward the mahogany study desk.
I sat Sophie down safely in the leather armchair, wrapping a warm cashmere throw blanket around her shivering shoulders.
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From my pocket, I pulled out my secure personal laptop and flipped open the sleek aluminum lid.
With trembling fingers, I slid the tiny memory card into the side reader slot and waited for the system to recognize it.
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