They were laughing when they pushed my daughter into the lake. “Come on, city girl! Let’s see how brave you really are!” Preston shouted, his voice thick with beer and cruelty. Before I could react, he and his father gave one final shove—and Milina slipped off the pier. There was a splash, a scream, and then silence. The lake swallowed her whole, leaving only ripples and a few faint bubbles where she had fallen. “Help! She hit her head!” I screamed, my voice cracking in the cold air. Garrett, my