Chapter 9 - Emily Packs Her Bags With Her Father’s Help
With Brian detained in the police cruiser outside, Emily began gathering her essential personal belongings upstairs.
Her father carried two large duffel bags down the grand wooden staircase, setting them near the front entryway.
“Are you sure you want to leave the house tonight, honey? It legally belongs to you now,” David reminded her gently.
“I can’t stay here, Dad. Every corner of this house reminds me of the lies and the abuse,” Emily replied softly.
She took one last look around the master bedroom where she had endured months of silent psychological torture.
“We’ll stay at my place tonight, and tomorrow we file the emergency restraining orders against both Evelyn and Jessica,” David said.
As they walked out the front door, Mrs. Higgins from across the street peeked out from behind her lace curtains.
Emily held her head high, sliding into the passenger seat of her father’s navy-blue sedan without looking back.
The sleek vehicle pulled away from the curb, leaving the grand suburban estate behind in the cool evening fog.
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