Chapter 9: Kidnapped
Chapter 7: Kidnapped
As they arrived at the orphanage, excitement mixed with nervousness churned within Ashley's stomach.
"Good day, ma'am," she greeted an unfamiliar blonde at the reception.
The woman returned the greeting with a warm smile. "Good day, ma'am. Good day, sir."
Ashley glanced at Mikael's guards, who remained stationed outside, grateful for the reduced attention.
"Please, how may I help you?"
Ashley straightened. "I want to take back my child, Vanessa Flynn. I left her here for temporary support last week." Excitement was obvious in her voice.
The woman nodded and led them to an office, introducing them to another staff member, a woman surrounded by a pile of files.
"What's the child's name, please?"
"Vanessa Flynn."
The woman sifted through a stack of documents, her expression gradually shifting into one of confusion.