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Lucas Bennett, a successful real estate mogul in Manhattan, receives a call from his scout, Brian Carter, about an abandoned Victorian mansion upstate that has just hit the market. Intrigued by the potential of the property, Lucas decides to visit it, despite his initial skepticism about its condition. Upon arrival, he is captivated by the mansion’s haunting beauty, even as it stands half-consumed by ivy and decay.

As Lucas explores the mansion with Brian, he feels an unsettling presence, especially when he hears a loud thump from above. Ignoring Brian’s dismissive comments about wildlife, Lucas ascends the staircase and discovers fresh footprints in the attic. There, he finds a frightened little girl named Emily, who is clutching her baby brother, Noah. Emily reveals that their mother has been missing for two weeks, having left them in the mansion with the promise of returning.

Concerned for their safety, Lucas assures Emily that he will take them somewhere warm and safe. He takes them to his SUV, where he offers them food and comfort. As they drive to a diner, Lucas learns more about their situation. Emily explains that their mother told her to hide if anyone came looking for them, indicating that something dangerous is at play.

After a meal, Lucas calls his assistant, Sarah, to prepare a guest room for Emily and Noah at his penthouse and to gather baby supplies. He is determined to protect the children and uncover the truth behind their mother’s disappearance. Once at his penthouse, Lucas provides Emily with a safe space, and she expresses her gratitude, asking why he is helping them.

Later, Lucas discovers a photograph from the mansion’s renovation files that shows a shadowy figure in the attic window, raising his suspicions about the presence of someone else in the mansion. The next day, Sarah brings news that Emily’s mother, Rachel Green, is a former investigative journalist who disappeared while working on a story about corruption in a pharmaceutical company. Rachel had accessed sealed court records related to a top executive, Trevor Cole, who was accused of hiding dangerous side effects of a children’s medication.

Realizing the gravity of the situation, Lucas vows to find Rachel. That night, Emily, unable to sleep, approaches Lucas, who is watching the news. Suddenly, the doorbell rings, and Lucas finds Rachel, soaked and terrified, at the door. She rushes in, desperate to find her children. The emotional reunion between Rachel and Emily is heart-wrenching, as Rachel reassures her daughter that she has returned.

Over warm soup, Rachel explains the danger she faced and reveals that she had hidden crucial evidence—a USB drive containing information about the pharmaceutical company—inside Noah’s blanket. Lucas promises to protect Rachel and her children and to help expose the truth.

In the following week, Lucas collaborates with a legal team and a retired FBI contact to bring the evidence to light. The media quickly picks up the story, leading to a major scandal involving the pharmaceutical company. Trevor Cole is arrested, and Rachel is offered a protected witness deal, clearing her of any wrongdoing.

One sunny day, Lucas takes Emily and Noah to a park, where Rachel watches them with a sense of peace. Emily expresses her desire for Lucas to stay in their lives, and he assures her that he will if she wants him to. Their bond deepens as they navigate their new reality together.

As the family sits on the balcony of Lucas’s penthouse, overlooking the city skyline, Rachel expresses her gratitude. Lucas reassures her that she doesn’t need to thank him; he simply wants her to raise her children to be strong and kind. They sit together in silence, watching the stars, knowing that while the nightmare is over, a beautiful new chapter has just begun.