The woman held her children close, her arms trembling against the cold that seeped through her threadbare jacket. The scene was heart-wrenching, her desperation as palpable as the frost in the air. Julia’s steps faltered. She couldn’t simply walk past. Something about this family demanded her attention.
Julia’s mind raced as she glanced at Robert beside her. She knew he wouldn’t be keen on what she was about to suggest. He had always been pragmatic, and his career as a high-profile criminal lawyer only deepened his caution. Yet, she couldn’t ignore the gnawing ache in her chest.