I Found My Neighbor’s Twin Toddlers Hiding in My Empty Trash Can—Then Their Mother Told Me Why They Had Been Sent to Find Me

Other people could investigate whether their mother was there and whether she could leave.

“I’m calling people who can help,” I told them.

“You aren’t in trouble.

You can stay here while I talk.”

Maya searched my face.

“Police?”

“Yes.

They help children, too.”