Chapter 10 - State Troopers Enter the Hospital Wing
The heavy oak doors of the hospital suite pushed open wider, allowing two state troopers to step inside the room.
They flanked Mark and Victoria on either side, their hands resting professionally on their utility belts.
“Mr. Mark Vance and Mrs. Victoria Vance, you are officially being taken into federal custody pending arraignment,” the lead trooper stated.
Victoria stood tall, attempting to summon a fraction of her former arrogance as the steel handcuffs were clamped around her wrists.
“This is a political witch hunt, and you will all pay dearly for this humiliation!” Victoria shouted as she was led away.
Mark didn't fight back, walking out of the room with his head bowed down toward the polished linoleum floor.
The pastel pink walls of the hospital room seemed to brighten instantly once the toxic presence of the Vances was gone.
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Uncle Richard walked over to Sarah’s bedside, taking her small hand in his with genuine warmth and respect.
“You handled them brilliantly, my dear... your parents would have been extraordinarily proud of you today,” Richard said softly.
