The youngest girl hesitated, gripping her sister’s hand tightly. “Are we allowed? We don’t have money.”
Emily gave them a warm smile, her voice calm and reassuring. “You don’t need money tonight. What you need is a warm meal and a safe place to sit. Come on, I’ll take care of you.”
The girls looked at each other uncertainly, but Emily reached out her hand.
“Trust me,” she said softly. “You’re safe here.”
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Slowly, they followed her inside. She led them to a booth by the window and rushed back to the kitchen. A few moments later, she returned with four plates of hot, steaming food and set them down in front of the girls.
“Eat as much as you want,” she said gently. “No one should ever have to go hungry.”
The oldest girl lifted her eyes toward Emily, filled with disbelief. “Why are you helping us?”
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