Chapter 11
Chapter 11 The Mysterious Letter
Six months had passed since Victoria disappeared from their lives.
The mansion was no longer filled with fear.
Leo was happier than ever.
He spent his afternoons playing in the garden, building wooden airplanes in his treehouse, and doing his homework with Sarah.
Richard had also changed.
He no longer spent every night working in his office.
He made time for Leo.
They had breakfast together every morning.
They played chess after dinner.
And every weekend, Richard took his son somewhere special.
One rainy afternoon, Richard returned home from work and noticed an unfamiliar envelope lying on the dining table.
There was no return address.
Only his name was written on the front.
RICHARD ANDERSON
Richard opened it carefully.
Inside was a single sheet of paper.
His face suddenly became pale.
The message was short.
"You think Victoria was the only person who betrayed you. You are wrong."
Richard stared at the words.
At the bottom of the page was a photograph.
It showed Richard's late father standing beside a young woman.
Richard immediately recognized the woman.
It was Victoria.
But the photograph was clearly taken more than twenty years ago.
Richard's hands began to tremble.
Richard: That's impossible.
Sarah entered the room.
Sarah: Richard, what's wrong?
He quickly folded the photograph.
Richard: Nothing.
Sarah looked at him carefully.
She knew he was lying.
Before she could ask another question, Leo ran into the room.
Leo: Dad! Sarah! Come outside! I found something amazing!
Richard forced a smile.
Richard: I'll be there in a minute.
After Leo left, Sarah looked at him.
Sarah: You don't have to tell me if you aren't ready.
Richard looked at the photograph again.
Richard: I think Victoria knew my family long before she met me.
Sarah's expression changed.
Sarah: What are you going to do?
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Richard slowly stood up.
Richard: I'm going to find out the truth.
