chapter 15

"An hour had passed, and the icy chill of the frosty wave was becoming too much for Isabella to bear. She shivered uncontrollably, her teeth chattering like a jackhammer. She hated the dark and the cold, but she knew she had to endure it to save her mother's life.

Isabella felt deeply sad as she thought about her mother trapped in that dark, cold prison cell. She knew her mother was weak, both physically and emotionally, and staying there too long would break her. The damp walls, the loneliness, and the rough conditions would be too much for her to handle. On top of that, Isabella had another heavy burden on her heart—finding her sister Amanda. Her mother's release wasn't just about freeing her from that terrible place; it was also the key to uncovering what happened to Amanda. Isabella believed that once her mother was out, they could piece together clues and start searching for her missing sister.