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\u201cD\u2026 Daddy\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Across the plaza, Adrian froze.<\/p>\n

He had been halfway up the steps to his meeting when the sound hit his ears. His briefcase dropped with a clatter as he spun around.<\/p>\n

\u201cDaddy!\u201d<\/p>\n

The word was louder this time, trembling but clear.<\/p>\n

Adrian\u2019s vision blurred with tears as he sprinted toward her. He scooped Lila into his arms, clutching her as if the world itself might snatch her away.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy God\u2026 my girl\u2026 you spoke\u2026\u201d he whispered, his voice breaking.<\/p>\n

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Lila clung to him, tears streaking her cheeks. She buried her face against his chest, her small shoulders shaking with sobs.<\/p>\n

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\u201cD\u2026 Daddy\u2026\u201d Across the plaza, Adrian froze. He had been halfway up the steps to his meeting when the sound hit his ears. His briefcase dropped with a clatter as he spun around. \u201cDaddy!\u201d The word was louder this time, trembling but clear. Adrian\u2019s vision blurred with tears as he sprinted toward her. He scooped…<\/p>\n

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