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Rain slicked the asphalt as Officer Roy Hanks executed a precise traffic stop. His knuckles rapped sharply against the glass, breaking the silence. The driver rolled down the window, revealing a man with a guilty expression. “Sir, do you know how fast you were going?” Hanks asked, his voice steady. “58 in a 40. License and registration.” His gaze drifted to the backseat, locking onto a child who seemed out of place. The disconnect between the driver and the kid sparked a suspicion. Hanks ran the plates, his instincts screaming that something was wrong. He turned back, eyes narrowing. “Sir, is that child yours?” The driver nodded, muttering a weak “yeah.” Hanks knew he was lying.