The Waiting Game
Tom knew that his plan required patience. It would be years before his daughter was old enough to appreciate and engage with the mystery. He tucked away the map and the letter, hiding them where they would be safe until the time was right. The waiting was hard, but the thought of his daughter’s future joy and wonder kept him going.

The Waiting Game
The Family Grows
Time moved on, and the baby arrived. They named her Lily. She was a bundle of joy, filling the house with laughter and new life. Tom watched her grow, each day imagining how she would react to the adventure he was planning. He saw in her the spark of curiosity and wonder that would one day lead her to discover his secret.

The Family Grows