A Sight for Sore Eyes
Turning back for one last look at the tranquil ocean, she began her walk back to the house. The thought of disappointing the old man by confessing her lack of progress gnawed at her. She was determined, though, to locate his missing wife.
A glimmer caught her eye in the distance just a few minutes into her walkâsomething on a bench. It strangely resembled Mrs. Dalton’s dress from the security footage. Could it really be her? Paula’s heart raced, and she ran toward the bench, driven by a rising surge of hope and excitement.
Next: Paula’s shock as she uncovers an unexpected sleeper.
