Analysing together
The tiny creature let out another sharp cry, louder and more desperate than before. Amber felt her breath hitch in response. She studied its frail body closely, noting twitching limbs and a long, thin tail. Behind the glass, Cora released a prolonged cry too — not panicked, but almost mournful, like recognition. The sound overlapped with the baby’s whimper in eerie synchrony, making both Amber and Darren exchange unsettled glances as they crouched together.
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