My Son Got Lost in the Woods — When I Found Him, He Said, ‘Dad, There’s a Cabin with a Child Crying Inside!’
“You can’t stay here,” I said, the words tumbling out before I could stop them. “Come with us. At least until you figure things out.”
An upset little girl | Source: Midjourney
The woman’s eyes widened.
“I couldn’t! You don’t even know us! We don’t even know you!”
“I’m a photographer. That’s why my son and I were in the woods to begin with. I’m working on a project involving the lake. My wife and daughter passed away in a car crash. Ethan is my biggest blessing. Does that help?”
A car crash | Source: Midjourney
Still, she looked wary.
“We know enough about you,” Ethan said. “We know that you need help.”
I nodded.
“He’s right, let us help. If you’re still uncertain by the morning, then we can get you to a shelter. Okay?”
She stared at me, her expression a mix of fear and hope. Finally, she nodded.
The exterior of a woman’s shelter | Source: Midjourney
“Okay,” she whispered. “Thank you. I just want Lila to be cared for.”
“We’ll get Lila into a hot bath, and I’ll make dinner while you do that. My daughter’s clothes are still in the house.”
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