Alejandro approached the little girl with a mixture of tenderness and determination, his steps slow and almost cautious, as if he feared breaking something fragile. Every movement was calculated, avoiding any sudden gesture that might frighten her.

He knelt before her, the weight of his decision reflecting in his dark eyes, and offered her a smile meant to be reassuring, even though he felt a knot in his stomach.

"Hello, little one. My name is Alejandro. What is your name?" he asked gently, str