When the man handed the baby doll to my daughter, I felt it was an unusual but harmless gesture. “Say thank you,” I insisted, captivated by the bustling bustle surrounding us. She hugged it tightly, grinning ear to ear, as we drove home. It wasn’t until later, when I observed her playing with the doll on the living room floor, that I saw something. I lifted it up, turned it over—and felt the blood drain out of my face.
Stranger Gives Girl a Doll, Leaving Parents Shocked
Evening and Home Routines
When we arrived home, I began putting away the groceries while my husband took care of the kitchen and prepared dinner. Our daughter found a spot on the floor with her new baby doll, obviously lost in her own little universe. I could hear the subtle hum of her play, mixed with the clatter of pots and the smells emanating from the stove. It felt like our typical evening routine, but her affinity to the doll piqued my interest.
Evening and Home Routines
