Chapter 6 - Emergency Medical Services Arrive At The Suburban Home
Within six minutes, the shrill wail of police sirens and an ambulance tore through the quiet suburban neighborhood.
Flashing red and blue lights painted the living room walls in frantic, dancing shadows through the large front windows.
Heavy boots stomped loudly on the front porch before the oak door was pushed wide open by two armed police officers.
“Police department! Keep your hands where we can see them!” Officer Miller commanded, stepping into the room with his hand near his holster.
“Over here, Officer! My husband just violently attacked me!” Elena immediately wailed, rushing toward the officers with fake tears.
Officer Miller ignored Elena’s theatrical performance, his trained eyes locking onto Richard holding two terrified children.
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“Sir, are you the one who placed the emergency call regarding a domestic assault?” Officer Miller asked, approaching cautiously.
“I am. That woman struck my daughter across the face,” Richard answered calmly, pointing directly at Elena.
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