Missing from the Canvas

Early the next morning, Daphne had the oil painting delivered to Valerie's house via same-day courier.

Valerie had the painting taken to her room. She looked at the painting, and the more she stared, the more confused she felt.

"Why are you so into that painting?" Donovan walked up behind Valerie and slipped his arms around her waist.

Valerie leaned back against his chest, pointing at the painting