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\u201cHey there, kiddo,\u201d he said softly, keeping his tone light and friendly. \u201cI think you dropped this earlier.\u201d<\/p>\n

The girl\u2019s eyes widened. She didn\u2019t reach for the candy immediately, but she looked at him\u2014really looked at him\u2014with a flicker of hope. Then, carefully, she took it.<\/p>\n

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Michael crouched down so he was eye level with her. \u201cIt\u2019s sweet,\u201d he said, \u201ckind of like a little secret.\u201d<\/p>\n

For a second, the room seemed to hold its breath.<\/h2>\n

The man at the table shifted. His jaw tightened, and he leaned forward. \u201cShe doesn\u2019t need candy,\u201d he said sharply, his voice thick with control.<\/p>\n

Michael kept his posture relaxed, but inside, he was braced like a spring. \u201cNo harm done,\u201d he replied calmly, offering a polite smile. \u201cJust trying to make a little one\u2019s day.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cHey there, kiddo,\u201d he said softly, keeping his tone light and friendly. \u201cI think you dropped this earlier.\u201d The girl\u2019s eyes widened. She didn\u2019t reach for the candy immediately, but she looked at him\u2014really looked at him\u2014with a flicker of hope. Then, carefully, she took it. Michael crouched down so he was eye level with…<\/p>\n

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