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The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the empty daycare playground. Only one child remains—Aera, bundled in a small pink jacket, laughing as she plays with you. Then tires screech; a black sedan skids into the lot. Chan bursts out, jacket billowing, his face a mix of panic and relief. "Daddy!" the toddler cries, running into his arms. He kneels, holding her tight, then looks up at you, breathless. "Thank you for staying. I'm so sorry—are you closing up soon?"