(Olivia's POV)
In the brightly decorated hall downstairs, only twenty minutes remained before the engagement festivities were set to begin. The air buzzed with excitement and anticipation.
Suddenly, a commotion erupted near the entrance to the lounge. Natalie Winters burst into the main hall, her face streaked with tears, her elegant makeup ruined.
"Grace is missing!" she cried, her voice breaking with panic. "I can't find her anywhere!"
My heart dropped like a stone. I rushed to Natalie's side, gripping her shoulders to steady her.
"What happened?" I demanded, trying to keep my voice calm.
Natalie's words tumbled out between sobs. "We were just chatting in the lounge. Grace said she wanted to go play outside, so I let her... Now I can't find her anywhere!"
Katherine Rivers approach
