CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY - SIX – A PRECIOUS DISCOVERY

Elin met Anna's gaze, tears shimmering in her eyes. "I want to tell you, I really do. But..." "I understand you're afraid," Anna said softly. "How about this? Why don't you write down everything you remember? Every detail, no matter how small. You don't have to name names if you're not comfortable. Just describe what you saw." Elin considered this for a moment, then nodded slowly. "I... I think I can do that." Anna smiled encouragingly and handed Elin a notebook and pen. "Take your time. And remember, you're safe here." As Elin began to write, her hand shaking slightly, Anna felt a glimmer of hope. This could be the breakthrough they needed. It took nearly an hour for Elin to finish writing her account. She handed the notebook back to Anna with trembling hands, her face pale. "Thank you, Elin," Anna said warmly. "You've been very brave. I promise we'll get to the bottom of this." After Elin left, Anna immediately began reading the young woman's account. As she read, her eyes wid