THIRD PERSON POV
Before Sophia could dwell on her daughter’s disappearance, Mrs Henderson invited the parents and children to the home economics room for an exercise.
“Come on!” Klara said, pulling her mom and Sophia along.
They walked to the home economics room. The place smelled of sugar and butter.
Long tables were lined up in rows. Each one was set with bowls, measuring cups, sacks of flour, sticks of butter, and trays waiting to be filled. Children buzzed with excitement. Parents tied aprons and read instructions taped to the walls.
Ms. Henderson clapped her hands to get everyone’s attention.
“Alright, families,” she said brightly. “Today we’re making sugar cookies. Simple steps. Measure the flour, add the butter, crack the eggs, mix, knead, then shape. Work togeth
