casual meet-ups
They organized casual meet-ups under the pretext of a new parents’ group to gather information. At these gatherings, the father initiated friendly conversations, subtly steering them towards the hospital experience.
‘Did you notice anything unusual?’ he’d ask casually. Most dismissively shook their heads, sharing cheerful baby stories.
Despite the light-hearted tone, the father was on high alert, hoping to catch any hint that could help unravel the mystery.