The girl looked up and replied, “I’m waiting for mom. She had a job interview across the road, and she asked me to stay here until she comes back. She told me not to talk to strangers and not to leave.”
Albert’s heart sank. It was clear that the mother, a single parent, was trying her best to provide for her child despite their dire circumstances. Albert asked the girl’s name—Margaret, though she preferred Meg. He couldn’t help but smile at her innocent declaration that she didn’t believe in fairies.
As the days passed, Albert continued to see Meg at the park, waiting on the same bench. Her persistent presence worried him, and when he noticed her still there the following day, he contacted the authorities. Despite the obvious signs of a struggling single mother, Albert was determined to ensure Meg’s safety.
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