Amanda and Daniel had recently become parents, and with their newborn son, Billy, they decided to move into Daniel’s mother’s house, Mrs. Hamilton. Mrs. Hamilton was a warm and caring woman who was more than happy to help the young couple with their new baby.
However, as the days went by, Amanda and Daniel became increasingly puzzled. Baby Billy seemed to be crying incessantly, and nothing they did could console him. He would wail whenever they tried to put him down and was particularly fussy when anyone else attempted to hold him.
Frustrated and concerned, Daniel decided to inspect Billy’s crib, hoping to find any clues as to what might be causing their child such distress. As he peered into the crib and gently shook the tiny mattress, something unexpected fell out.
Daniel reached down and picked up a peculiar pebble. What made it even more perplexing was that it had Billy’s initials etched into it. He furrowed his brow and walked into the living room, where Amanda was sitting on the couch.
“Amanda, why did you put this thing on Billy’s mattress?” Daniel inquired, holding the pebble in his hand.
Amanda’s eyes widened in surprise as she took a look at the pebble Daniel was holding. “What? I’ve never seen that in my life. It was in his crib?” she responded, confusion evident in her voice.
The couple exchanged baffled glances, neither of them able to comprehend how the pebble had ended up in Billy’s crib. It was clear that someone had placed it there, but the question remained: who, and why?
As Amanda and Daniel pondered this strange discovery, they couldn’t help but wonder if the pebble held some significance or if it was merely a bizarre coincidence. Little did they know that uncovering the truth behind this mysterious pebble would lead them on a journey to unveil a family secret that had long been hidden in the shadows.