I had almost finished my shopping at the bustling market, exhausted from navigating through crowds and colorful stalls. As I reached for my last item, a commotion caught my attention.

A distraught woman, her face etched with worry, rushed past me. Tears streamed down her face as she pleaded with passersby for help. “Has anyone seen my daughter? She’s 7-8 years old, fair, tall, and a bit...