Chapter 10 - Hospital Sanctuary
Three hours later, Claire was resting comfortably in a secure, private VIP suite at a premier Los Angeles medical center.
Specialized OB-GYN physicians confirmed that despite the extreme trauma, the baby was completely healthy and strong.
Richard sat beside her hospital bed, peeling an orange while recounting old family memories to keep her mind at ease.
“The federal prosecutor just called my office,” Richard said, offering a wedge of fruit to his daughter.
“They’ve formally denied bail for both Eleanor and Daniel due to extreme flight risk and the severity of the charges.”
Claire took a quiet bite, feeling the warm California sunshine filtering through the sterile white blinds of her room.
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“I never want to see either of their faces ever again, Dad,” Claire whispered, her voice laced with quiet exhaustion.
“You won't have to, sweetheart. Their world is officially gone,” Richard promised, squeezing her hand gently.
