The second strike completely shattered the inner wall structure behind the cabinet.
Dust and dry wall pieces filled the air around the broken wood.
The bright daylight from the windows shone deep into the hidden space.
Ethan dropped the heavy hammer onto the floor with a loud thud.
He leaned forward and looked straight into the dark narrow cavity.
A woman sat on the cold floor inside the hidden room.
Her hands were tied behind her back with thick yellow ropes.
Thick gray tape covered her mouth completely to stop her voice.
Her eyes were wide open and filled with bright salty tears.
Ethan: Mom?!
The room went completely silent as every guest stared in absolute horror.
Sarah looked up at her young son through the broken wooden wall.
She made soft muffled sounds as she pulled against the strong knots.
David stepped backward slowly, his face completely pale and frozen in shock.
David: That is impossible...
Ethan: Dad, look what was inside the wall!
Victoria turned around fast and ran toward the main entrance door.
Two wealthy male guests quickly moved forward and blocked her exit route.
Guest: Nobody is leaving this house until the police arrive!
Victoria: Let me go, this is a terrible misunderstanding!
Ethan reached his arms through the sharp splintered hole toward Sarah.
Sarah pressed her forehead against his hands, crying soft tears of joy.
She had been trapped in the dark space for several days.
Ethan: I found you, Mom.
Ethan: I am going to get you out right now!
David knelt beside his son on the dusty floor, shaking uncontrollably.
He reached into the hole to help pull the broken wood away.
David: Sarah... oh my God, Sarah!