lia told her story. She didn't interrupt or judge, just nod

breath and nodded. "You're safe now,

her. For the first time in hours, sh

We'll figure this out, okay?" she said. "We'll get

t time in what felt like an eternity. Maybe, just ma

r. "Why don't you go sit down, honey?" she said. "I'll bring y

oth, feeling a sense of gratitude towar

table with a phone number scribbled on it. It was a

and water. "Here you go, honey," she said. "Eat

e of relief wash over her. For the first time

piece of paper, she couldn't shake the feelin