Family Pleads for Return of Missing Mom Layla Santanello

The Disappearance of Layla Santanello

• 💡 Layla Santanello, a loving mother, is currently missing, causing immense distress for her family.
• 📌 She has a young daughter, Nova Grace, who was only two years old when Layla disappeared and is now starting to ask about her mother.
• 🚨 Layla was last seen running barefoot from a hotel, an important detail in her disappearance.

Family's Emotional Toll

• 💔 Layla's father, George Emit, describes the experience as "miserable," leading to sleeplessness and difficulty concentrating.
• 😭 Stepmother Britney Zitler highlights the struggle of caring for Nova Grace, who deeply misses her mom and needs extra care.
• ✨ The family is holding onto hope that Layla is still out there, despite the unexpected tragedy.

Nova Grace's Questions

• 👶 Young Nova Grace frequently asks, "Where's mommy?" and has even questioned, "Do I even have a mom?"
• 🖼️ The family attempts to redirect Nova's questions by showing her pictures of Layla and their good times together.
• 🗣️ Britney finds it difficult to answer Nova's questions, often having to fight back tears and promise Nova will see her mom soon.

Layla's Background

• 💔 Shortly after Nova Grace's birth, Layla experienced the death of her grandfather, with whom she was very close.
• 🤝 During this emotional time, Layla leaned on Michael Thompson for support and subsequently moved in with his family in Kingsport.