Orion nodded and, while the adults were distracted, quickly tore open the gift box. Inside was just a piece of paper with a single sentence written on it.

The little girl read it aloud, "If you want more presents, come to the front gate."

She pouted and huffed, "It's a trick! We shouldn't believe it. My mom says if someone wants to give a gift, they should do it openly. Playing games like this means they're not sincere." But the other kids weren't so sure. They teased Orion, saying he was too scared to go to the gate.

Frustrated, Orion turned to the girl. "Lily, do you want to come with me? If we find anything, you can pick whatever you want. It'll all be yours."

Before Lily Frank could answer, another kid chimed in with a laugh, "Girls are always scared. I bet Lily wouldn't dare go with you."

Neither of them could back down from a dare, so Lily immediately grabbed Orion's hand and they headed outside.

It was quiet by the front gate. Other than the parked cars of the guests, there was nothing unusual.

they head back when Lily noticed a white car in the distance with a

pointed excitedly, "Look! That car must have the presents. See,

too and, encouraged, led her towards

struggled and

time to cut the cake. Nina couldn't find

set in as the parents began searching frantically. Thankfully, Nash thought to check the security cameras. What he saw made his blood run cold. Both children were being forced into a car and driven away. Lily's mother collapsed to the floor in tears, while her

to track down the white car. Before he could get any updates, Lily's father returned, his expression strained but

said to Nash. "But

Frank, do you know

gave a bitter smile. "I'm not sure yet, but I'm going to find out. Please, just look after my wife while I'm

concern, and she wanted to

that they needed to take care of her

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