Chapter 3 - THE CAMERA THEY FORGOT

Rachel refused to leave Emily alone.
The little girl stayed wrapped in a blanket on the couch.
The agent searched the penthouse.
Then he found something hidden.
A security camera.
Not one of the normal cameras.
A private recording system.
David immediately became nervous.
âThatâs personal property.â
The agent looked at him.
âExactly.â
âWhy hide it?â
Victoria stepped forward.
âYou cannot just take things from my home.â
The agent smiled slightly.
âActually, I can when a child may be involved.â
Rachel watched as the footage loaded.
The first video showed the penthouse hallway.
Then Emily appeared.
Carrying cleaning supplies.
Alone.
At midnight.
Rachel covered her mouth.
The second video started.
Victoria entered the room.
She looked directly at Emily.
The little girl immediately stood straight.
Waiting.
Victoria pointed at the floor.
And Emily began cleaning.
The agent paused the video.
âWho is this child to you?â
Victoria said nothing.
Rachel looked at David.
âTell me the truth.â
David remained silent.
Until the next video appeared.
Emily was crying.
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And Victoria was holding a document.
A document with Emilyâs name on it.