Lillian and Fabian heard Madeline shout.
They looked in Madeline’s direction at the same time; Lillian leaned toward Madeline but Fabian was holding her tightly.
“Let go of my daughter!” Madeline bellowed at Fabian while she comforted Lillian. “Don’t be scared, Lily. I’m coming over to you now.”
However, Fabian, not heeding Madeline’s words, opened the car door and got in quickly, Lillian in his arms.
“Lily! Lily!”
Madeline repeatedly yelled, but the car had already begun to drive away. She