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– Los Angeles

The morning in Los Angeles felt warm as sunlight slipped through the thin curtains of Giselle’s apartment. The place was simple—not as luxurious as her old family home—but comfortable enough for her and Gesha to start a new life.

“Mommy, I’m ready!” Gesha shouted while wearing her small dinosaur-patterned backpack.

Giselle turned and gave a faint smile. “Come here, let Mommy check. Did you bring your lunch?”

“I did.” Gesha lifted her small lunchbox. “Uncle Billy made it. He said it’s a healthy breakfast.”

Giselle only shook her head lightly. “Billy really is the best uncle in the world.”

Just as they were about to leave,...