I followed her gaze — and then spotted something unusual. That’s when the truth dawned on me…
At the corner stood two men. Their eyes were fixed firmly on us. Both wore dark coats, faces tight with expectation, like waiting for a sign.
Everything made sense instantly. It was a trap. A crying child, abandoned under a tree — the perfect lure for anyone unable to ignore another’s distress.
Someone would approach, offer help, and the girl would give an address. There, the criminals would already be lying in wait.
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