I couldn't help but laugh bitterly.Just then, Stanley's phone rang. I leaned closer to see the screen. It was Emelia Schmidt, Lily's homeroom teacher.My chest tightened, and I held my breath.Emelia's voice came through the speaker. "Is this Lily Atkinson's dad?""Yes," Stanley replied.Before he could say more, Emelia's anxious words poured out, "You need to come to the school right away. Lily's been hurt badly, and I can't reach her mom.""Okay, I'll be right there." After a pause, Stanley cleared his throat and asked awkwardly, "Uh... Which class is Lily in again?"I hovered beside Stanley, desperate to see Lily.When I finally saw her, tears streamed down my face, and my entire being trembled.Lily was filthy, missing one shoe, and the bandage on her face was soaked with blood.Stanley frowned deeply. "What happened? How could your mom let this happen to you?"Lily's eyes welled up with tears as she grabbed his arm. "Daddy, you have to save Mommy! She told me to find y
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