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.

was about to suggest they head back when Lily noticed a white car in the distance with a giant stuffed animal next

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

too and, encouraged, led her towards the

before two figures suddenly grabbed them. They struggled and tried to scream, but their mouths were

no one noticed they were missing until it was time to cut the cake. Nina couldn't find Orion, and Lily's parents realized their daughter was

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.

car. Before he could get any updates, Lily's father returned, his expression strained

the trouble this has caused," he said to Nash. "But don't worry, I'll get the kids

asked, "Mr. Frank, do you know

yet, but I'm going to find out.

and she wanted to press him for more

Mrs. Frank, signaling that they needed to take care of her

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