Chapter 3: The Hidden Truth

Daniel stared at the box in his hands.

His heart pounded.

He knew exactly what it was.

The jewelry box belonged to his grandmother.

A priceless family heirloom.

Weeks earlier, it had mysteriously disappeared.

The entire family searched for it.

Nobody found it.

Until now.

Slowly, Daniel opened the lid.

Inside sat the missing heirloom jewelry.

Exactly where Lily claimed it would be.

Whispers spread throughout the ballroom.

Guests looked from the box to Sophia.

Then back again.

Questions filled the room.

Why was the jewelry hidden there?

How did Lily know about it?

Most importantly...

What else had Sophia been lying about?

The little girl pointed once more toward Sophia's stomach.

"That's the pillow."

This time nobody laughed.