The Day My Five‑Year‑Old Disappeared
"This isn't just a domestic dispute, Chester. This is child abduction and trafficking. You'll spend the rest of your life behind bars, so take that time to repent."
The authorities dragged Chester away, his screams echoing down the corridor until they faded completely. Then, I saw the two old figures who had been hiding in the corner—my parents.
They were trembling, trying to slip away quietly, but I called after them. "Where are you going, Mom, Dad?"
She forced an awkward smile. "Hey, Sophie… We, uh… Chester tricked us, too. He bought us a villa and said if we played along, he'd give us 50 thousand dollars a month for our retirement… You know, with your brother getting married—"