The mansion was supposed to be filled with happiness. Daniel had just returned from a family celebration when he noticed his little daughter sitting on the marble floor, crying.
His bride, Amelia, stood nearby looking frightened.
Daniel: What happened here?
The little girl immediately pointed toward Amelia.
Little Girl: She locked Mommy in the cellar!
Daniel froze.
Daniel: What did you say?
Amelia quickly shook her head.
Amelia: Daniel, that's not true.
The girl began crying harder.
Little Girl: Mommy was down there. I heard her calling.
Daniel looked toward the hallway leading to the lower level.
Daniel: Amelia, where is her mother?
Amelia hesitated.
Amelia: She's not here.
Daniel: Then why does your stepdaughter think she's in the cellar?
Amelia had no immediate answer.
The little girl grabbed Daniel's hand.
Little Girl: Daddy, please find Mommy.
Daniel looked toward the cellar door.
For the first time, he noticed that it was locked.
Daniel: Where is the key?
Amelia looked away.
Amelia: I don't know.
Daniel stared at her.
Daniel: You don't know?
Amelia's voice began to shake.
Amelia: I can explain.
Daniel: Then explain now.
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