Betty Lou, have you been back to Conrads flat?? I remember something happened there, could be a trigger

Hooray, I have found Madeline. Now I used my knife to cut my ropes but can't use it on hers, and cannot untie her, what have I missed yet again?
Love, Betty Lou

Look around .........
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A cabinet containing a pair of pliers !!