In Genoa City, Halloween brought more than just costumes and

spooky decorations—this year, it delivered a twist that would shake

the residents to their core. The surprise came when Elena reappeared at

the Halloween party, seemingly calm, yet accompanied by a young child. Dressed in a cozy autumn outfit, Elena held a beautiful little girl with fair skin and golden curls—a stark contrast to Elena’s own darker features. Whispers quickly circulated through the party, as guests wondered when Elena had become a mother, and the rumors grew even wilder with speculations about the child’s mysterious origins. Some assumed Elena might have chosen adoption, perhaps giving a home to a child from a difficult background, but a few noticed something odd about the child’s presence that Halloween night.

One person, in particular, couldn’t take her eyes off the little girl: Sally Spectra. Every glimpse of the child stirred up a deep, inexplicable feeling in her, sparking memories of the baby girl she had lost. Sally couldn’t ignore the eerie resemblance the child bore to her own lost daughter—same delicate features, same captivating innocence. The thought began to take root in her mind: could it really be possible that this little girl was her daughter, the one she’d tragically believed was gone forever?

Determined to find out the truth, Sally began to investigate Elena’s sudden reappearance and the child’s identity. She recalled Elena’s abrupt departure from Genoa City months prior and found it peculiar how she’d returned with a child who looked nothing like her. With questions swirling, Sally attempted to approach Elena for answers, but Elena sidestepped all inquiries with the practiced poise of someone guarding a secret. Realizing a direct confrontation might only raise Elena’s defenses, Sally decided to keep her suspicions to herself and instead quietly observe.

As days passed, Sally’s conviction grew stronger. The child’s resemblance to her own lost baby gnawed at her, and her heartache deepened every time she caught sight of the girl. Desperate for closure, she decided on a risky course of action: a DNA test. Carefully, she managed to collect a stray hair from the child and sent it off to the lab, her mind torn between hope and fear as she awaited the results. The days felt endless, filled with mounting anticipation and the lingering pain of her loss.

When the results finally arrived, they confirmed her deepest suspicions—the child was indeed her own daughter. The revelation struck Sally like a tidal wave. This child, the one she’d mourned, was alive. The emotions overwhelmed her—relief, anger, and betrayal all mixed as she grappled with the enormity of Elena’s deception. Why had Elena hidden her daughter? What possible reason could there be for keeping her child and allowing Sally to grieve a loss that wasn’t real?

With her heart pounding, Sally confronted Elena. Finding her alone, Sally’s words came out raw and forceful, the anguish unmistakable. “Elena,” she began, her voice filled with pain, “why would you take my daughter and let me believe she was gone? Do you have any idea what that did to me?”

Elena’s face turned cold as Sally demanded answers. Sally saw the flicker of guilt in Elena’s eyes but received no satisfying explanation, only vague mentions of loyalty and complicated past relationships. Yet Sally was far from placated—Elena’s betrayal had robbed her of precious time with her daughter, time filled with pain and grief. In the shadow of Halloween, Elena’s secret had emerged, unraveling relationships and leaving Sally with more questions than answers. The haunting truth about her daughter would change everything, and Sally’s fight for justice had only just begun.