Samantha Reed’s heart pounded in her chest, echoing the growing horror that consumed her. She felt a chill crawl up her spine, and her hands turned cold as she continued to watch the footage. The figure, cloaked in shadows, moved with a disturbing familiarity, as if they had been there before.
The person was dressed in dark clothing, wearing a hood that partially obscured their face.
But it wasn’t just their presence that sent shivers through her; it was the tenderness with which they touched Oliver, almost as if they knew him. The stranger gently caressed the baby’s cheek, but then, to Samantha’s utter disbelief, they began to press their fingers firmly into Oliver’s skin, creating those unmistakable marks on his thighs.
Samantha felt her breath quicken, her mind racing with questions and fears. Who was this intruder? How were they entering the house unnoticed? And most importantly, what did they want with Oliver? She knew she had to act quickly, but she also needed to ensure the safety of the baby she had grown to love so dearly.
She immediately called Emily, her voice trembling as she relayed what she had discovered. Emily, bewildered and alarmed, promised to come home right away and call the police. Daniel, when informed, was equally shocked, insisting there was no way someone could be entering the house without his knowledge. Yet, the evidence was undeniable, and the stakes were too high to ignore.
