The Search for Elena
Armed with the new information from the journal, Marie decided to take the next step. She needed to find Elena. There were addresses and phone numbers in the journal, but they were years old. Still, it was a starting point. She wasn’t sure what she would say or how Elena would react, but she felt compelled to reach out. This wasn’t just about uncovering her father’s past anymore—it was about connecting with a part of her family she never knew existed.
The Search for Elena
An Unexpected Phone Call
After days of searching, Marie finally found a number that worked. She dialed it with trembling fingers, unsure of what she would say. After a few rings, a woman’s voice answered. “Hello?” It was her—Elena. Marie’s voice caught in her throat as she tried to explain who she was. There was a long pause on the other end of the line before Elena responded, her voice heavy with emotion. “I knew this day would come,” she said softly.
An Unexpected Phone Call
