Despite Veronica’s best efforts to quiet her doubts, they refused to fade. She tried to convince herself that adjusting to a new environment took time. But strange incidents with Esther continued, each one chipping away at Veronica’s fragile sense of peace.
Esther was only six years old, but her body seemed unusually developed—taller and more mature than other children her age. Veronica noticed the curious looks from other parents at school, but no one said anything aloud. It was as though something didn’t quite add up.