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After their bath, Nora Fatehi and Joy lay down early.

Joy stared wide-eyed at the ceiling, unable to fall asleep. She turned her small body toward her mother—and saw that her eyes were damp.

Sensing her daughter was still awake, Nora Fatehi quickly turned away and wiped her tears. She forced a smile. "Joy, why aren't you sleeping? Do you want Mommy to tell you a story?"

Joy shook her head