Chapter 26 - CONTACTING WASHINGTON

Marcus placed a private phone call to Sarah Sterling’s office at the Washington Post newsroom.
"Sarah Sterling speaking," a sharp, confident female voice answered on the third ring.
Hearing that voice—so eerily similar to Chloe's—made Marcus grip his phone with cold intensity.
"Ms. Sterling, my name is Marcus Montgomery. I believe we have urgent family history to discuss," Marcus said smoothly.
Silence hung over the line for a long, heavy five seconds before Sarah spoke again.
"I know who you are, Mr. Montgomery. I've been investigating my birth records for six months," Sarah revealed softly.
"Then you know about Chloe," Marcus stated firmly.
"I know what she did to your wife and your son," Sarah answered, her voice filled with genuine regret.
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"And I am flying to Texas tomorrow to offer you information that could protect your family forever."
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