and the man coming toward us was no longer acting like someone she could trust. I stepped between them, and in one silent moment, he realized he’d have to get past a full-grown biker before he touched that child again.
What happened next unfolded quickly. Shoppers slowed, watching. The man tried to regain control of the situation, but I called the police right then with Addison still holding on to me. The moment he realized people were paying attention, he ran. I stayed with Addison until officers arrived and rushed to check on her mother. When dispatch confirmed she was being cared for, Addison finally allowed herself to cry.
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