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Nathan sat in the waiting room, his uniform still dusty from travel, his mind racing. Images of Lila smiling in video calls flashed before him \u2014 her soft voice saying, \u201cI\u2019m fine, Daddy.\u201d Now he understood why she always spoke so quietly when Diana was nearby.<\/p>\n

Detectives soon arrived. One of them,\u00a0Officer Reynolds<\/strong>, gently asked questions about Diana\u2019s behavior. Nathan\u2019s hands clenched as he recounted what he had seen. Diana tried to defend herself, claiming Lila was \u201cclumsy\u201d and \u201cneeded discipline,\u201d but the bruises told another story.<\/p>\n

Hours later, Lila regained consciousness. Her father was the first face she saw. \u201cDaddy,\u201d she whispered weakly, tears rolling down her cheeks. Nathan\u2019s eyes softened. He stroked her hair and said, \u201cYou\u2019re safe now. I promise.\u201d<\/p>\n

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  Nathan sat in the waiting room, his uniform still dusty from travel, his mind racing. Images of Lila smiling in video calls flashed before him \u2014 her soft voice saying, \u201cI\u2019m fine, Daddy.\u201d Now he understood why she always spoke so quietly when Diana was nearby. Detectives soon arrived. One of them,\u00a0Officer Reynolds, gently…<\/p>\n

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