A Secret Uncovered
Suddenly, all of Nadira’s odd behavior over the past week made sense.
She’d mentioned a girl who showed up crying, begging for help.
She hadn’t said much more—only that it was a secret.
The officer’s expression darkened.
“This sounds like someone running from danger.
If Nadira’s missing too, we need to treat this seriously.”
Child Protective Services arrived soon after.
They took the baby—safe, calm, and cared for despite the chaos.
I stayed to answer questions, my stomach sinking with worry.
Where was Nadira? And who was this baby’s mother?
