Hertha's fingers trembled as she was about to dial for the police when a woman's voice chimed in.

"Hey, are you guys looking for your kids?"

Hearing the word "kids," Hertha instantly looked up at the newcomer - a lady who often chatted with her mom over coffee.

Before Hertha could respond, Kimberly nodded anxiously: "Yes, we're looking for our kids. Have you seen them?"

"I was just crossing the street over there and saw two kids who looked a lot like yours, Julian and Helena, hanging out with a man I didn't recognize. I thought I was seeing things," the lady explained. With a strange man?

Hertha's heart clenched in fear. She urgently asked, "Where did you see them?"

"Right by the KFC on the corner." The lady gestured vaguely.

KFC!

to locate a KFC she often passed on her way to work. She had never been inside

immediately sprinted in that

called out, then quickly thanked the lady

Once inside, her eyes darted frantically around. The place was crowded, but none of the faces were familiar. Just as panic was about to set in, she spotted

devilish charm, his eyes sparkled with mischief, and his smile was utterly

was hard to

And there,

him, were

l.ne

on chicken drumsticks and

feet swinging joyfully

with a roguishly tender smile, leaned in and

gleaming with joy as she looked at Alaric. "Eat up then. And do you love daddy?"

was bubbly with happiness, her eyes shining bright with adoration

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