Chapter 4 - Diane Is Handcuffed And Escorted From The Property
The heavy click of steel handcuffs echoed loudly over the hum of the idling fire engines parked in the driveway.
Officer Miller firmly gripped Diane’s arms, guiding the resisting 55-year-old woman down the front porch steps.
“You are making a massive mistake! My son will never forgive you for this!” Diane shrieked, thrashing against the cuffs.
Ryan watched from the back of the open ambulance, his heart feeling as heavy and charred as the master bedroom rug.
“Take her away, Officer... she tried to burn our house down with a baby inside,” Ryan stated with cold finality.
Diane was shoved into the back of the county cruiser, her dark eyes locked onto Ryan with pure, venomous hatred.
The cruiser doors slammed shut, and the vehicle peeled away from the curb, its sirens wailing into the dark night.
Emily sat beside Ryan in the ambulance, leaning her head against his shoulder as silent tears streamed down her face.
“It’s over for now, Em... she’s finally gone,” Ryan whispered, kissing the top of his wife’s messy hair.
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