Chapter 12: A Visitor from the Past**
One rainy evening, while Emily was working late at the foundation's downtown office, a young woman in a modest coat arrived at the reception desk, looking nervous and hesitant.
Emily stepped out to greet her. "Can I help you?"
"My name is Clara," the young woman whispered, her hands trembling. "I work as a maid for the Sterling estate... Arthur Sterling’s remaining family. They’re threatening to fire me and withhold my final pay because I refused to sign a false tax document."
Emily felt an immediate wave of empathy wash over her. It was as if she were looking at her past self from years ago.
She gently placed a hand on Clara’s shoulder and guided her into the office. "Sit down, Clara. Have a cup of hot tea."
"Are you going to help me?" Clara asked, tears welling in her eyes.
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Emily pulled out a fresh notepad and a pen. "We are going to protect you, Clara. You are safe here."
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