23| YOU'RE SAFE NOW

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Jackson’s heart raced with worry as he stood outside Ethan’s school, scanning the crowded playground for any sign of his younger brother. It had been a long day at work, and he had arrived a few minutes later than usual to pick Ethan up. But as the minutes ticked by and he still didn’t see Ethan, a knot of anxiety tightened in his chest. He approached one of the teachers, trying to keep his voice steady despite the rising panic. "Excuse me, have you seen my brother, Ethan? He’s in kindergarten, with Mrs. Johnson’s class." The teacher’s brow furrowed in concern as she checked her attendance list. "I’m sorry, I don’t see him here. Let me check with the other teachers and see if anyone knows where he is." Jackson’s heart pounded in his ears as he waited, the minutes dragging by like hours.

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