As he approached the door, Officer José López took a moment to prepare himself for what might be a distressing scene. From what Vanessa had relayed to him, this was a situation that involved a young child in distress, possibly endangered by someone she trusted. He knocked gently, the sound resonating in the quiet street.
Inside, Liliana clutched the phone as she heard the soft knock on her door. Her small fingers fumbled with the lock, and she opened it to see a man in uniform standing there, his eyes kind and reassuring. Her frightened eyes met López’s, and she felt a glimmer of hope.
“Hello, Liliana,” he said gently. “I’m Officer López. I’m here to help you.”
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