Chapter 4 - Eleanor Takes Lilly Away From The Crowded Gala
The heavy glass double doors of the luxury Manhattan hotel swung open, letting in the cool, crisp autumn breeze of the city streets.
Eleanor guided Lilly toward her private bulletproof limousine idling curbside beneath the flashing neon lights of Fifth Avenue.
Her personal driver, Marcus, hurried to hold open the rear door, his expression reflecting deep shock at seeing the young girl inside.
“Get us to the address Lilly gives you immediately, Marcus,” Eleanor instructed firmly, sliding onto the plush leather seating beside the child.
Lilly climbed inside timidly, pulling her worn olive-green hoodie tightly around her shoulders as the heavy doors sealed shut.
The luxury vehicle pulled away smoothly into the heavy traffic, leaving the glittering high-society gala far behind in the rearview mirror.
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Eleanor pulled a warm cashmere wrap from the seat pocket, gently draping it over Lilly’s shivering shoulders to offer comfort.
“You’re safe with me now, sweetheart. Tell me everything your mother told you before you came to find me tonight,” Eleanor urged softly.
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