Chapter 10 - The CPS Investigation
Inside the quiet villa living room, a Child Protective Services investigator sat on the sofa across from Julian.
Agent Sarah Miller reviewed the medical reports while young Lily sat nearby, quietly coloring in a book.
"Mr. Vance, the evidence of abuse in this house is overwhelming," Agent Miller noted, her expression stern yet empathetic.
"I assure you, Agent, I had no knowledge of what was happening behind closed doors," Julian swore earnestly.
Agent Miller looked up, her sharp blue eyes assessing the sincerity in Julian's face.
"A father is responsible for the safety of his home, Mr. Vance," the agent reminded him gently.
"However, given Martha's testimony and the forensic evidence against Victoria, you retain emergency custody," she concluded.
Lily walked over, setting her coloring book on Julian's knee and burying her face in his jacket.
"Daddy didn't know," Lily whispered softy to the agent. "Daddy stopped the bad lady."
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Agent Miller smiled warmly, signing the safety release form before standing up to leave the mansion.
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