Adele snapped back to reality, managing a strained smile. "Of course Lena is my daughter. Why would you ask such a question?"
She quickly adjusted her expression, but her momentary reaction had already seeded doubts in both Daniel and Lena.
Adele knew all too well of Daniel's fearsome reputation. Taking a deep breath as if resolving herself, she said, "I have proof."
With that, she got up and hurriedly walked towards a room in the corner.
Lena hesitated but then followed.
The door to the room was slightly aged, its paint peeling and the handle worn.
As they entered, the first things that caught their eye were a wooden coat rack and washed-out bed sheets. The pale blue curtains fluttered gently with the breeze, adding a touch of warmth to the otherwise empty room.
The wooden floor, t
