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!

on her way to work. She had never

sprinted

then quickly thanked the lady before chasing after

KFC. 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 a

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

was hard

And there,

were

l.ne

chicken drumsticks and fries,

feet swinging joyfully

in and asked, "Julian, Helena,

gleaming with joy as she looked at Alaric.

voice was bubbly with happiness, her eyes

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