Chapter 5 - The Intruder Escapes Into the Dark Rainy Night
Heavy rain began to pour from the dark sky as the masked intruder sprinted across the wet lawn.
A black sedan idling near the edge of the driveway flashed its headlights twice to guide his escape.
The man yanked open the passenger door, diving inside as the vehicle accelerated away into the darkness.
Back upstairs, Luke scooped Toby back into his arms, holding his terrified son tightly against his shoulder.
“It’s okay, buddy, the bad men are gone now,” Luke whispered, kissing the top of the boy’s head.
Toby clung to his father’s neck, his small body still trembling with shock and exhaustion.
Brenda stood up slowly from the nursery floor, brushing drywall dust off her crimson jacket with deliberate calm.
“You can call the police all you want, Luke, but they won't believe your word against mine,” Brenda sneered.
Luke glared at her across the room, his eyes burning with a deep, uncompromising desire for justice.
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“You tried to harm my son, Brenda; you are going to federal prison for the rest of your life,” Luke stated coldly.
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