Alive

I couldn't believe it when the police called to tell me that they had found my two children, Lilly and Max, who had been missing for threedays. My heart leaped with joy and relief. I couldn't wait to hug them and never let them go.

As I arrived at the police station, I saw my kids sitting with a woman who looked like a school teacher. I ran towardsthem, tears of happiness streaming down my face. "Mommy!" Lilly and Max cried as they ran towards me, their faces beaming with smiles. I hugged them tightly, thanking God that they were safe and sound.

"Are you their mother?" the woman who had been watching them asked. "Yes, I am. Thank you for taking care of them," I said, eyeing her suspiciously. "My name is Alex. I was just passing by when I saw these kids wandering on the streets. I'm glad they're safe now," Alex said, looking genuinely concerned.

I thanked her and began to take my kids home. As we were leaving the station, Alex's mother stopped me. "Excuse me, miss. I'm sorry to bother