Aiden has always had a way with kids. He doesn’t need to do anything special; his calm voice and the way he moves around them are enough to make them feel safe.

The little girl took some time to warm up to him, but eventually, she trusted him completely. Aiden spoke gently, offered a reassuring smile whenever she hesitated, and little by little, she began to open up.

And although Aiden never said it out loud, everyone could see it: the way he looked at her wasn’t that of a detective with a witness. It was the look of a father who would do anything to protect his daughter.