Chapter 6 - Local Police Sirens Echo Across The Wealthy Estate
The wail of approaching police sirens shattered the quiet afternoon air, bouncing off the high brick walls of the estate.
Two county patrol cruisers turned sharply through the wrought-iron gates, their emergency lights flashing a harsh red and blue.
They pulled to a sudden halt near the fountain, kicking up gravel as officers flung open their doors and stepped out.
Agatha rushed toward the leading officer, her face twisted in theatrical distress as she pointed frantically toward the exit.
“You need to arrest that man! Conrad broke into our property and assaulted us!” Agatha shrieked hysterically.
The veteran sergeant raised an eyebrow, looking from Agatha’s dirt-stained gown to the wrecked garden trellis nearby.
“Ma'am, we received multiple 911 calls from your guests reporting child endangerment and physical abuse of a minor,” the sergeant stated coldly.
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Agatha’s jaw slackened, the rehearsed narrative evaporating instantly from her mind as reality set in.
“My grandson was chained to a column like an animal, Officer,” a calm, deep voice interrupted from the driveway.
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