Valerie Is Missing

Elsa stood at the dining table of her elegant white villa, a masterpiece of modern architecture with floor-to-ceiling glass windows that bathed the interior in natural light. The house’s pristine white walls and sleek design were complemented by the lush green gardens visible through the glass, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and beauty. The living room featured plush sofas in soft beige, accentuated by navy blue throw pillows, and an exquisite marble coffee table in the center. Elsa and Valerie sat at the dining table, where Elsa, dressed in a stylish navy blue blouse and black trousers, lovingly fed her daughter. Valerie, wearing a bright blue flower dress with her golden-brown hair tied in playful pigtails, eagerly ate her food.

Valerie, with her big brown eyes wide with determination, had been pleading with her mother. "Mommy, please let me go to the camp! All my friends are going, and I promise I'll be really careful."