Chapter 7 - Child Protective Services Threatens To Place Girls In Care
Mid-morning brought a brisk knock on the hospital door as a social worker from Montgomery County CPS entered the room.
She wore a sharp tweed blazer and carried a heavy leather briefcase stuffed with state custody forms.
“Good morning, Mr. Whitmore, Detective Brooks,” the social worker greeted them formally before looking at Lily.
“I’m Sarah Miller from Child Protective Services; we need to discuss temporary placement options for these children.”
Lily’s eyes widened with immediate terror as she clutched the edge of her hospital mattress.
“Where are they taking us?” Lily asked, her voice cracking as she looked directly at Daniel.
“State emergency foster care in Columbus,” Sarah Miller stated matter-of-factly. “We don't have immediate family on record.”
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Daniel stepped forward, placing himself squarely between the social worker and the frightened child.
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