Emily’s Explanation
That evening, I shared my worries with Emily, hoping she’d take me seriously. “Luke, she’s probably just being forgetful. Kids misplace things all the time,” she replied, distracted as she prepared dinner. I wanted to believe her, but the frequency of these disappearances gnawed at me. “It’s happening too often,” I pressed. She dismissed it with a wave, repeating, “It’s just kids being kids.” Still, I couldn’t shake the feeling that something else was going on.
Emily’s Explanation
Routine Checks Begin
To calm my suspicions, I began making a habit of checking Sarah’s room, partly for her peace of mind and partly for my own. “Dad, can you help me look for my toys?” she’d ask, her green eyes filled with hope. Together we combed through every corner, straightening and organizing along the way. It became our little routine, a bonding ritual. Yet every time another item was gone, my unease only grew stronger.
Routine Checks Begin
