Chapter 13 - Ryan Comforts Both Daughters While The Investigation Begins
The county authorities conducted a thorough inspection of the hidden wall cavity, documenting every detail for official court records.
Jessica was escorted off the property by the deputy to stay at a local extended-stay motel pending family court hearings.
Ryan sat on the carpet between Lily and Maya, building an elaborate castle out of wooden blocks with focused patience.
“Daddy, is Mommy ever coming back to live with us?” Lily asked softly, her brow furrowing with childlike worry.
“Mommy needs to take some time away to think, sweethearts. But you are never, ever leaving my side again,” Ryan promised.
Maya leaned her head against his shoulder, whispering, “I like the outside world much better than the dark wall.”
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Ryan kissed the top of her head, his heart swelling with a fierce, unbreakable love for both of his daughters.
The nightmare inside the walls was over, but the legal battle to secure their future was only just beginning.
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