As details of Jacob’s dealings emerged, a suspect surfaced—one of his business partners, who had vanished shortly after Jacob’s disappearance. His sudden absence and the subsequent discovery of the body painted a grim picture of betrayal and murder. The police launched a manhunt, determined to bring the perpetrator to justice.

The revelation of Jacob’s fate and the ensuing investigation forced Linda to confront her own choices. Guilt gnawed at her for not having intervened sooner, for not listening to her daughter’s haunting dreams. She vowed to be more present for Lily, to provide her with the security she desperately needed.