Chapter 16
A Case Unfolds
Mr. Henderson receives the call from Sarah. He listens intently, his professional demeanor masking a deep concern. He recognizes the pattern, the urgency, and begins the official investigation.
The ringing of the phone was a sharp intrusion, slicing through the quiet hum of Mr. Henderson’s office. He picked it up, his voice calm and even, a practiced tone honed by years of navigating the delicate, often heartbreaking, terrain of his profession. “Henderson, Social Services.”
On the other end, Sarah’s voice was a tremor, barely holding itself together. “Hello? Is this… is this the right place?”
Mr. Henderson leaned back in his chair, his gaze sweeping over the organized chaos of his desk – stacks of files, a half-finished cup of lukewarm coffee, a framed photo of his own laughing children. He detected the raw edge of fear in the caller’s voice immediately. “Yes, ma’am. You’ve reached Social Services. How can I help you?”
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