Chapter 16 - The Arrogant Cousin Realizes Truth
The older cousin who had struck Olivia stood outside the estate gates carrying a small duffel bag containing his clothes.
He watched federal agents place yellow seizure tape across the heavy oak doors of the grand mansion he once loved.
A black SUV pulled up quietly beside him, and the window rolled down to reveal Stallone sitting inside in the back seat.
Stallone looked at the boy, seeing not an enemy, but another young victim poisoned by Eleanor’s toxic teachings.
“Get in,” Stallone said gently, opening the rear door from the inside to invite the shivering child out of the cold.
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The boy hesitated, wiping a tear from his cheek before climbing into the warm, safe interior of the vehicle.
“You don't have to live the way she taught you,” Stallone told him quietly, handing him a warm bottled water.
