Searching for clues
Clara scoured the home office for any hint of the password, rummaging through drawers, checking under the desk, and flipping through old notebooks. “There has to be something here,” she said, her voice tinged with desperation. Phoebe joined the search, but they found nothing. “I can’t believe he didn’t leave any clues,” Clara sighed. “What now?” Phoebe shrugged, equally baffled.

Searching For Clues
New plan
Frustrated, Clara decided to go to Stephanie’s apartment to dig for answers. “Maybe she’s hiding something there,” she said, grabbing her jacket. Phoebe hesitated but nodded. “It’s worth a shot,” she agreed. Clara’s parents watched them leave, worry etched on their faces. “Be careful, sweetheart,” her mother warned. “I will,” Clara promised, determination blazing in her eyes. She couldn’t shake the feeling that there was much more to this story.

New Plan