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The Unknown Truth

Chapter 1

"Eric, I can't do this." Teresa Sablich stood on the gravely sidewalk outside the Oak Valley Orphanage, tears in her eyes. She looked at her husband, whose hand was gripped tightly on his wife's shoulder.

"Teresa, I understand how you feel. But we have to do this for Aliana." Eric looked down at the baby girl wrapped in a pink blanket, resting in a basket, and a small smile came upon his face. " I'll miss her just as much as you will. Sixteen years will go by in a flash and we'll be seeing our little girl once again."

Teresa held the baby's basket tighter and reached into her pocket with her free hand. She pulled out a small box with a delicate gold ribbon. There was a note for whoever took Aliana. Eric took the box from Teresa and placed it in the fold of the blanket. His blue eyes closed as he took in the last moment with his daughter.

"Eric, what if something happens? What if this is really the only time we will ever see Aliana? What if-"

"Teresa, you're worrying too much. Let's enjoy these last few seconds with her. It will be worth it."

Teresa's long blonde hair got caught in the wind and covered her face, hiding the tears streaming down her face. Her heels softly clicked on the pathway to the orphanage door, her husband following behind. They each gave their daughter one last goodbye and gentle kiss before they set the basket on the ground, knocked on the door, and watched a short woman take the basket. Teresa broke down in tears after seeing Aliana brought into the building. In the bush across the street, the couple cried for an hour before heading home, hands empty.

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