Chapter 2 - Lucas Retrieves The Mysterious Envelope From The Hardwood Floor
Lucas kept his eyes locked on Chad’s terrified expression before slowly bending down toward the scattered baby bottles.
His muscular hand brushed past the spilled milk to pick up the small, thick envelope bearing Chad’s name in bold ink.
“Get this animal off me right now!” Chad shrieked, thrashing wildly beneath the heavy paws of the massive Rottweiler.
Lucas ignored the man's frantic pleas, his thumb sliding under the adhesive flap of the mysterious paper packet.
On the floor nearby, Sarah groaned softly, clutching her baby bump while tears soaked the polished wooden boards.
“Lucas... check what’s inside,” Sarah managed to whisper, her voice trembling from the shock of the violent fall.
Lucas didn't hesitate, pulling out a folded stack of legal documents and a glossy photograph from the envelope.
The suburban living room seemed to grow deathly cold as Lucas scanned the first lines of the official text.
Chad’s face turned an ugly shade of pale purple as he realized the secret he had hidden was finally exposed.
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“You weren't just trying to throw her out of the house, were you, Chad?” Lucas asked with a terrifyingly quiet voice.
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