Then she did something that made David’s blood run cold. She grabbed Ethan by the shoulders and forced him to stay in that corner for almost three full minutes as he tried to escape. When she finally released him, she patted him on the head like a docile animal and left the frame.
David’s hand shook so violently that he almost let go of the computer.
Dr. Mitchell finished her thought:
“It’s child abuse, David. It’s a trauma. You should report this immediately.
David takes himself.
“No. No one will ever hurt my son again.
He called the agency of nurses. They hesitated, then revealed that Amélie had used false papers. His number no longer worked. David contacted a private investigator who specializes in tracing people. Two days later, the investigator, a man named Laurent, returned with disturbing news.
Amélie’s real name was Amélie Judith Moreau. She had a criminal record. Three different families had reported her for aggressive behaviour towards children.
“She’s been doing this for years,” said Laurent gloomily. She changes cities, uses false documents, targets single parents.