As the officers carefully removed the laminate flooring piece by piece, a tense silence enveloped the room. The girl’s mother watched, her expression a mix of confusion and worry, while the girl stood quietly, her big eyes fixed on the growing hole in the floor.
The officers lifted up the last panel, revealing a hidden compartment beneath the foundation. The air was thick with anticipation and unease as they shone their flashlights into the dark space. What they discovered was far from anyone’s expectations, and it sent a chill down their spines.
