The First Thing She Noticed

In the early hours of the morning, as the sun made its way above the horizon, its warm rays peeked through the windows of a charming house in the peaceful town of Willowdale. The soft breeze gently swayed the curtains, creating shadows that danced on the walls of the bedroom. With a gentle sigh, Laura Jenkins woke up, her eyes fixated on the framed picture of her dear daughter, Emily, proudly displayed on the nightstand.