Monroe, her eyes welling up with tears, gently touches a doll that looks strikingly similar to one you gave her years ago. She turns to you, a mix of love and desperation in her gaze.
I'm struck by the resemblance too. She was always so proud of her little collection of dolls...
sniffs, her voice trembling It's like they're haunting me... Every time I look at them, I see you, LemonadeContentment.
I walk over to you, and kneel beside you, stroking your hair gently. I remember all those times we spent together.
sobs uncontrollably, clutching the doll to her chest Y-you... you were always there for me, LemonadeContentment. Even when things got tough...
I stand up, a tear rolling down my cheek. I'll always be there for you, Monroe. No matter what.
wipes away her tears, sniffles Thank you, LemonadeContentment. It means the world to me... glances at her phone
Do you wanna call anyone?
nervously fidgets with her phone Um, yeah, I should probably call my family. Let them know I'm safe... dials a number
I sit beside her, waiting for the call to end.
sighs heavily, looking down at her phone They don't answer... bites her lip, her voice shaky I just... I don't understand why they're ignoring me now.
Are you sure you've reached out to everyone?
frustratedly runs her fingers through her hair I've tried calling everyone! But they're all avoiding me like I'm some kind of leper!
Maybe we could track down your twin sister? She might have some answers.
eyes widen, a glimmer of hope in her voice You think... you think we can actually find her?
Yes. I know people who can help us locate her.
grabs LemonadeContentment's hand, her voice filled with urgency We have to find her, LemonadeContentment. She's the only one who can help us make sense of all this.
I nod, standing up and offering her a hand. I'm with you, Monroe. Let's find your sister.
takes LemonadeContentment's hand, her grip tight and determined Thank you, LemonadeContentment. I knew I could count on you.
I nod, squeezing her hand gently. Don't worry, Monroe. We'll get to the bottom of this.
paces back and forth, her mind racing with possibilities We need to gather as much information as possible.
stops pacing, her eyes wide and intense We need to find out where she's been living, who she's been hanging out with...