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.

noticed a white car in the distance with a

must have the presents. See, there's

it too and, encouraged,

make it all the way before two figures suddenly grabbed them. They struggled and tried

was time to cut the cake. Nina couldn't find Orion, and Lily's

cameras. What he saw made his blood run cold. Both children were being forced into a car and driven away. Lily's mother

track down the white car. Before he could get any

Nash. "But don't worry, I'll get the kids back. Please trust

asked, "Mr. Frank, do you know

smile. "I'm not sure yet, but I'm going

heightened Nina's concern, and she wanted to press him for more details, but Nash

Mrs. Frank, signaling that they needed to

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