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Money was tight, and Meredith quietly skipped her own meals to make sure Andrew had enough. One morning, after sending him off to school with a full lunch and a hug, she heard an unexpected knock at the door. Two police officers stood outside, calm but serious, telling her Andrew was safe but asking her to come with them.
Fear gripped her as they drove to the school, her thoughts racing through every possible worry. When they arrived, she was led to a small classroom where Andrew’s teacher and the school counselor waited with warm, reassuring smiles. They explained that Andrew had been giving his lunch to a classmate named Haley, a quiet girl who often came to school without enough food.
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