The exit of the secret passage is located on the first floor of the Lindsey Family's mansion, in the bedroom of Wilton Lindsey and Penny Sullivan.
At this moment, the old couple were waiting inside, guarding the exit under the desk, visibly trembling with anticipation.
Dilbert Walker had informed them the night before that Arthur Lindsey and Ella Lacey were returning and had agreed to bring Ella back that morning.
"Thump--Thump."
A crisp sound, much like knocking, came from the exit of the secret passage.
"She's here, she's here."
Penny Sullivan bent down and lifted the lid of the secret passage where Dilbert Walker stood, who said respectfully, "Madam, I have brought Miss Ella back."
"Mommy!"
Ella Lacey emerged from behind Dilbert Walker, who lifted her above his head. She clambered up and hugged Penny Sullivan tightly, pressing her face against her mother's wrinkled cheek, "Mommy, I missed you so much, sob sob..."