I was worried sick, but powerless to stop it.In the end, I wasn't Shannon's family. I didn't even have the right to keep her.As I stepped out of the police station, icy wind hit me head-on.A black SUV pulled up abruptly in front of me.Timothy got out first. Then Daphne jumped down from the car and ran straight toward me.She crashed into my arms, her eyes bright with relief. "Mom! You're out!"Timothy followed and said, almost casually, "I got Daphne's call and came right away. I thought I'd have to rescue you."I looked at him coldly and said, "I didn't break the law. I was just cooperating with an investigation. Who exactly were you rescuing?"The warmth drained from his face instantly, and his tone turned sharp. "Fine. My mistake!""Sorry you made the trip for nothing," I said.I ignored him and bent down to smooth Daphne's wind-tangled hair.Nestled against me, she asked softly, "Mom, where's Shannon? Why didn't she come out with you?"At the mention of Shannon, my
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