Chapter 10 - Stepfather Returns Home Ignorant Of The Chaos
A sleek black luxury sedan pulled into the circular driveway just as the second wave of police units arrived.
Richard Parker—Arthur’s estranged son-in-law and Elena’s husband—stepped out of the vehicle holding a briefcase.
He blinked in confusion at the cluster of flashing patrol cars blocking the front steps of his suburban estate.
“What in the world is going on here? Why are there police cars parked on my lawn?” Richard demanded loudly.
He hurried up the steps, pushing past a state trooper before Chief Miller stepped directly into his path.
“Mr. Parker, I’m arresting your wife on multiple felony counts of child abuse, fraud, and unlawful restraint,” Chief Miller stated.
Richard laughed nervously, shaking his head as if the deputy chief were playing an elaborate practical joke on him.
“That’s absurd! Elena is a pillar of this community. Where is my daughter Lily? What have you done?”
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Arthur stepped out onto the porch holding Lily’s small hand, looking down at his son with profound disappointment.
“Your wife was starving and beating your daughter while you looked the other way, Richard,” Arthur said coldly.
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