Chapter 17 - The Grand Mansion Empties As Police Take Control
By evening, the massive estate in upstate New York was finally quiet once again. Police tape and federal seals marked the perimeter doors, ensuring no unauthorized visitors could enter.
Ethan packed a few bags for himself and Sophie, preparing to stay at a secure downtown penthouse for a few days. He held Sophie’s small hand as they walked out of the front doors toward his waiting car.
The media vans were still parked down the road, but the police kept them at a safe distance behind barricades. “Are we leaving our house forever, Daddy?” Sophie asked, looking up at the grand structure.
“Just for a little while, sweetheart, until everything is safe and quiet again,” Ethan explained with a gentle smile. He opened the rear door of the sedan, helping her buckle safely into her booster seat.
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As the car pulled away from the circular driveway, Ethan took one last look at the mansion in his rearview mirror. It had been the site of a nightmare, but it had also been the place where the truth finally surfaced.
His phone buzzed in his pocket with an urgent text message from Agent Miller regarding Teterboro Airport.
