Chapter 12 - Evelyn Is Led Away In Handcuffs In Disgrace
The flashing red and blue lights of the police cruisers cast an eerie glow across the white pillars of the mansion facade.
Neighbors peeked through their manicured hedges, whispering in disbelief as Evelyn Vance was escorted into the back of a squad car.
The woman who had ruled the local community with an iron fist for decades was now just another disgraced criminal.
Marcus stood on the front porch with Lily resting comfortably on his hip, watching the cruiser drive down the long driveway.
“Is Grandma gone forever, Daddy?” Lily asked, looking up at him with curious, innocent brown eyes.
“Yes, sweetheart, she’s going away to a place where she can never hurt anyone ever again,” Marcus answered softly.
The heavy iron estate gates closed behind the police vehicles with a loud, final metallic clang that signaled a new beginning.
Marcus took a deep breath of the fresh American autumn air, feeling the immense weight finally leave his shoulders.
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He looked down at the black leather journal tucked securely under his arm, knowing there was still one final task ahead.
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