Chapter 5 - Local Police Arrive At The Suburban Estate Gates
Before Martha could answer, the sharp wail of a police siren echoed up the long, private driveway of the suburban estate. Two local county patrol cruisers pulled up abruptly beside the front fountain, their emergency lights flashing blue and red against the mansion's white pillars.
Ryan rushed to the large living room window, his face pale as he watched four armed deputies step out of the vehicles. "Mom, did you call the police? What is happening?" Ryan shouted back toward the kitchen in total panic.
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Hank walked calmly toward the foyer, pulling his own cell phone from his leather vest pocket. "I called them the moment I crossed the county line, Ryan," Hank announced, holding up the phone to show his outgoing call log.
The front doorbell rang heavily, followed by a loud, authoritative knock that rattled the heavy oak panels.
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