Father Finds Missing Daughter’s Bag, Finally Knows Where to Search

With renewed hope
Derek retrieved the backpack, finding a water bottle and a folded piece of paper inside. It was an address with “Hostess Family” written under it. Realizing it was in another city, Derek drove there immediately. Arriving at the address, Derek knocked on the door and was greeted by a woman who confirmed Amber had never arrived.

Feeling lost, Derek decided to return home. As he drove, he saw his ex-wife, Miranda, in a café. Derek approached her, suspecting Amber might have come to see her. Miranda initially denied knowing anything, but when Derek found Amber’s inhaler in her bag, she confessed. Amber overheard everything, ran out, and Derek chased her. He found her crying on a bench, and they reconciled.

“I’m so sorry, Dad. I didn’t mean to worry you,” Amber said. Derek hugged her tightly. “It’s okay. You just wanted to meet your mom. But you’re grounded for two weeks,” he added, trying to lighten the mood. Amber smiled, feeling safe and loved again.