Chapter 16 - Packing Valuables Under The Cold Suburban Security Lights
Upstairs in their guest quarters, Daniel and Amy packed their remaining personal belongings into two canvas duffel bags.
They didn't touch a single luxury item purchased with Vance family funds, keeping only what belonged to them.
Baby clothes, family photographs, and cherished books filled the bags in a matter of quiet minutes.
Daniel tossed his expensive Italian leather suit jacket onto the bed, sliding into a simple cotton hoodie instead.
“Are you ready, Amy?” Daniel asked softly, standing in the center of the spacious guest bedroom.
“More than ready, Daniel. Let's go home,” Amy replied, adjusting the baby carrier with practiced ease.
They walked down the grand winding staircase one final time, their footsteps echoing against marble walls.
The house was dead silent, save for the faint hum of the security system blinking green in the hallway.
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They stepped out through the side entrance into the crisp, refreshing autumn night air.
The American flag on the mantel inside the house remained hidden behind closed doors, no longer watching over them.
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