Chapter 7 - Police Officers Interrogate The Aggressive And Defensive Wife

Officer Davis stepped past Elena, crouching down gently to speak directly with seven-year-old Sophia at eye level.
“Hello there, sweetie. Can you tell me what happened to your cheek today?” Officer Davis asked with genuine warmth.
Sophia sniffled, pointing a tiny finger at Elena while burying her face further into her father’s shoulder.
“She hit me because I dropped my coloring book on the rug,” Sophia whispered softly.
Officer Davis stood up slowly, her expression hardening as she turned her attention toward the defensive stepmother.
“Ma'am, step away from the coffee table and keep your hands where we can see them,” Officer Davis instructed firmly.
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“This is ridiculous! I have rights! I’m the lady of this house!” Elena snapped, crossing her arms defiantly.
“You're a suspect in a felony child abuse investigation right now, ma'am,” Officer Miller corrected coldly, un clipping his cuffs.
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