Chapter 6 - Diane Screams Insults At The Responding Police Officers
“This is an absolute outrage! We pay our local taxes to keep criminals off the streets, not harass taxpayers!” Diane shrieked.
She stomped her foot against the hardwood floor, losing every ounce of the false high-society elegance she usually projected.
“Ma'am, if you continue to obstruct a police investigation, I will place you under arrest for disorderly conduct,” the sergeant warned.
Diane gasped, stepping back as she realized her wealthy privilege wasn't going to protect her tonight.
“You’ll regret this, all of you! My attorneys will strip your badges before the end of the week!” she threatened wildly.
Ryan buried his face in his hands, finally understanding that his mother’s toxic arrogance had destroyed their entire life.
I held Lily safely against my chest, watching the unraveling of the people who had treated my daughter like an animal.
“We are leaving right now to admit the child to Northwestern Memorial Hospital for an evaluation,” the paramedic announced.
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“Go ahead, ma'am; our patrol car will escort your vehicle to the emergency room doors,” Officer Miller offered kindly.
I nodded gratefully, turning my back on my husband and mother-in-law without offering them another single word.
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