Chapter 4 - Julian Rescues Seven-Year-Old Sophia From The Floor
Julian dropped to his knees once more, ignoring the staring crowd as he looked down at his terrified little girl.
Sophia clutched the plastic bag filled with crushed, discarded bread rolls tightly against her faded pink t-shirt.
“You don't have to eat trash anymore, my sweet angel,” Julian whispered, his voice cracking with sudden, overwhelming paternal grief.
He gently pulled the soiled plastic bag from her trembling fingers and tossed it aside onto the polished wood.
Then, he scooped Sophia up into his strong arms, pulling her small, frail body against his chest as she sobbed softly.
“Are we really going home with you, Daddy? Grandma said you went to heaven,” Sophia whimpered into his crimson tie.
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“I’m right here, baby, and I’m never leaving you again,” Julian promised, kissing the top of her messy light brown hair.
He stood up, towering over the terrified guests with his daughter cradled safely in his protective embrace.
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