Chapter 5 - Evelyn's Dark Secret
By midnight, Rachel had packed a small overnight bag for Maddie, refusing to spend another second under the roof of a house built entirely on lies.
She drove straight to a quiet motel near the city limits, locking the door and checking the window bolts twice before sitting on the edge of the bed.
Maddie was fast asleep on the double mattress, clutching her favorite teddy bear without a care in the world.
Rachel pulled out her phone and dialed Evelyn Bennett’s private number, letting it ring until the older woman’s sharp, haughty voice answered.
“Rachel? It is past midnight, what kind of emergency could possibly warrant this intrusion?” Evelyn snapped over the line.
“Pack your bags, Evelyn,” Rachel said coldly. “I know about Dr. Marcus Vance.”
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The line went dead silent for five full seconds, the heavy breathing on the other end of the phone telling Rachel everything she needed to know.
“You have no idea what you’ve unleashed,” Evelyn whispered before abruptly hanging up.
