Chapter 5 - Emily Recovers In The County Hospital Emergency Room
Bright fluorescent lights hummed overhead in the sterile county hospital examination room where Emily rested quietly.
The newborn slept peacefully in a clear plastic bassinet beside the bed, untouched by the terrifying ordeal.
Ryan sat in a stiff plastic chair holding Emily’s hand, his charcoal hoodie still smelling faintly of smoke and ash.
“The doctors said we’re both completely fine, Ryan... but I can't stop shaking,” Emily whispered softly.
“You’re safe now, Em. Nobody is ever going to hurt you or our baby again,” Ryan promised with fierce conviction.
A soft knock interrupted them as Detective Vance stepped into the hospital room with a thick leather notepad.
“Mr. and Mrs. Vance, I’m sorry to disturb you, but we need to discuss what happened tonight,” the detective began.
“My mother-in-law lost her mind; she tried to burn us alive,” Ryan said flatly, his jaw clenching tightly.
“It goes much deeper than that, Mr. Vance. We found something strange in your home security system logs,” Detective Vance revealed.
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Emily sat up straighter in the hospital bed, exchanging a nervous, questioning glance with her husband.
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