A terrified little girl called 911 and whispered, “Daddy says it’s love…”—four days later, the hidden truth left the entire neighborhood in tears

right back, but he didn’t.” Her breath hitched. “My tummy hurts really bad.”

Eric’s hand tightened around his pen.

“When did you last eat?”

“I don’t remember. There was soup, but it smelled funny. I drank water from the sink. I gave some to Buddy too.”

“Who’s Buddy?”

“My stuffed puppy.”

Eric signaled the nearest patrol unit while keeping his voice calm.

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