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Ten minutes later, Maya came out sobbing, clutching her favorite stuffed rabbit. Devon followed, looking pale and terrified, his eyes darting between me and the officers.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe found a bruise on Devon\u2019s upper arm,\u201d the investigator announced, closing his notebook. \u201cAnd Maya exhibits clear signs of anxiety in your presence.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDevon plays competitive soccer!\u201d I shouted, panic rising in my throat. \u201cHe\u2019s a midfielder. He gets bruised every week fighting for the ball. Ask his coach! And Maya is crying because strangers are interrogating her!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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They didn\u2019t care about explanations. \u201cWe are removing the children immediately for their safety. They will be placed in emergency foster care pending the hearing.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNo!\u201d I lunged forward to grab Maya\u2019s hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSir! Step back or you will be restrained!\u201d The officer stepped between us, his chest bumping mine.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ten minutes later, Maya came out sobbing, clutching her favorite stuffed rabbit. Devon followed, looking pale and terrified, his eyes darting between me and the officers. \u201cWe found a bruise on Devon\u2019s upper arm,\u201d the investigator announced, closing his notebook. \u201cAnd Maya exhibits clear signs of anxiety in your presence.\u201d \u201cDevon plays competitive soccer!\u201d I…<\/p>\n

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