Kaylee’s daughter, Amanda, went missing two weeks ago. Despite tireless efforts, there were no leads until Kaylee discovered Amanda’s jacket at a neighbor’s garage sale. “Where did you get Amanda’s jacket?” she demanded. The neighbor revealed it was from a second-hand store.

Determined, Kaylee rushed to the store. The seller recalled a girl needing bus fare, confirming Kaylee’s fear that Amanda had left town. At the bus station, Kaylee found no further clues but discovered an address in Amanda’s jacket leading to her biological mother’s town.

Confronting the woman, Kaylee learned Amanda had been there but left. Overwhelmed, she drove around until spotting Amanda at an abandoned house. “Mom!” Amanda cried, running into her arms. They tearfully reunited, with Amanda apologizing for her rebellion and Kaylee for withholding the truth.

Kaylee assured Amanda, “I always will be your mom.” They returned home together, relieved and hopeful.

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