Chapter 32

Celeste's hand trembled slightly as she held a glass of water. She asked in disbelief, "Where is she?" "Eloise is at a very remote orphanage on the outskirts, located 18.64 miles from here. I'm sending you the address now. Make sure you have all the documents you need so that you can bring her home today." "Got it." The instant she hung up, a location pin appeared on her WhatsApp, along with the contact number for the orphanage director. Before setting off, Celeste placed a call to the orphanage director to inquire about Eloise's general well-being. She wasted no time in collecting the required paperwork, hurried out of the house, and, upon confirming Eloise was there, took a cab to the orphanage. It was nearly 11:00 am by the time she arrived. Unfamiliar with Celeste, the security guard halted her progress immediately. "Excuse me, miss," he inquired, "can I help you? Do you have a scheduled visit?" It was evident that this orphanage followed a more stringent set of protocols co