A Stranger Grabbed My Wrist on a Dark Street – His Next Sentence Made My Knees Buckle

Lily stirred in my arms, snuggling tighter against my chest.

I was shaken.

“You okay?” the man asked.

I nodded, but the tears were already falling without my realization.

“Thank you,” I whispered. “I don’t know what would’ve happened if—”

He nodded gently. “Just get her inside.”

He just turned to go, calling the name “Maggie” before the dog joined his side.

I watched them disappear down the sidewalk before I turned the key and slipped into the apartment.

Once the door shut behind us, I collapsed against it, holding Lily close.

I tucked her into bed and just sat there for a moment.

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