Early the next morning, he approached the school counselor. Showing her everything, he explained the threatening messages. The counselor immediately contacted child protection and the authorities, proceeding discreetly to avoid alerting anyone watching.
Three days later, the police identified the sender: Lucía’s stepfather, with a history of domestic violence. The key unlocked a padlocked box containing money and notes detailing punishments. He was arrested, and Lucía and her mother were placed in a safe house.Continue reading…
