Emily chuckled as she watched John, who listened attentively to their daughter’s fantastical tales. According to Caroline, Anna was everything she was not—outgoing, daring, and full of mischief. At first, both John and Emily found the stories charming, assuming Anna was just another character in Caroline’s elaborate world of make-believe.
Intrigued by this new “best friend,” John asked questions about Anna, smiling as he told Caroline how much he’d like to meet her. He assumed the conversation would end there, believing the story of a twin sister to be another whimsical tale. Little did he know, it was just the beginning.