She said nothing. Her large eyes shifted nervously.
— Where are your parents? — I pressed.
Then she glanced around quickly, as if searching or fearing someone. It struck me as odd, and at that very instant Rex growled. His coat bristled, ears raised high. Usually gentle with children, this reaction made me tense.
The girl didn’t move, only stared past my shoulder. It felt like she was waiting… for something, or someone. The speed of her change unsettled me; the tears had vanished too fast.
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