Seeking advice
Finally, the father decided to talk to a family friend who is a pediatrician. They met in a neighborhood café. Over coffee, he expressed his concerns, describing the contradictions and the missing birthmark. ‘I know it sounds strange,’ he said, ‘but something doesn’t feel right. The doctor listened closely and nodded as the father explained. ‘You’re not insane,’ the doctor assured him. ‘It’s usually a good idea to trust your intuition.’

Seeking Advice
Mentioning the birthmark
During their chat, the father brought up the unique birthmark that everyone in their family shared. The doctor raised his eyebrows. ‘That’s uncommon,’ he observed thoughtfully. The father went on, ‘Her hair color, her scream, there’s so much that’s different. It isn’t adding up. The doctor leaned back and considered. ‘It could be nothing, but we should look into it,’ he suggested. “Sometimes the smallest details point to larger truths.”

Mentioning The Birthmark