Chapter 7 - The CPS Investigation
At 10:00 AM, a sharp knock echoed against the door of Lily's private hospital room.
A stern woman wearing a grey pantsuit stepped inside, holding a clipboard and a official state badge.
"Mark Vance? I'm Brenda Walsh from the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families," the woman introduced herself coldly.
"We received an emergency report alleging an unsafe home environment and domestic violence in your residence," Brenda stated.
Mark stood up from his chair, placing himself firmly between the investigator and Lily's bed.
"My home was safe until Eleanor Vance broke in and locked my daughter in an industrial freezer," Mark stated sharply.
Brenda Walsh didn't look at Lily; instead, she made a swift notation on her clipboard with a silver pen.
"Mrs. Vance filed an emergency petition claiming you suffer from severe anger issues and physical aggression," Brenda noted smoothly.
Mark's eyes narrowed as he noticed a expensive designer watch on Brenda's wrist—a luxury no state employee could afford.
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"Eleanor paid you off, didn't she?" Mark declared loudly, taking a step toward the corrupt investigator.
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