Rocky had never liked small houses on the outskirts of the city, not because they were cramped or dilapidated, but because they always seemed to represent a way of life that felt too real: the sound of children’s laughter, the smell of home cooking, and a kind of honesty that could never truly be negotiated. Yet here he was, standing in front of a pale cream, two-storey house, checking the address on his phone once again before knocking on the door.His first knock went unanswered. It was only on the second knock that he got a response. He heard the sound of small, hurried footsteps.The door opened slightly to reveal the face of a little girl with brown hair tied up carelessly. Her round eyes looked at Rocky fearlessly, yet with innocent curiosity.She blinked once, then asked, “Yes?”Rocky lowered himself so that he was level with the girl. His expression softened. He smiled kindly, but not excessively. “Hello, Diana Doyle,” he said, greeting her. “Is your mother at home?”The littl
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