Chapter 9 - The Caseworker Documents Systematic Neglect In The Household
“Locking up toddler food and forcing a two-year-old to eat floor scraps crosses the line into severe abuse,” Ms. Jenkins noted.
“They treated her like a burden because she didn't fit the polished image they wanted to project to high society,” I explained.
“Rest assured, Mrs. Sterling, our agency will support your emergency custody petition in family court tomorrow morning,” she promised.
She reviewed the hospital’s medical evaluation reports, confirming that Lily’s malnourishment was chronic and documented.
“You did the right thing by calling the police immediately; many mothers are too intimidated to act,” Ms. Jenkins added gently.
I looked over at the hospital bed where Lily was finally sleeping peacefully under a warm flannel blanket.
“I will protect my daughter with every breath in my body, no matter how much money Ryan throws at lawyers,” I vowed.
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The social worker smiled approvingly, handing me her direct emergency contact card before stepping out to file her report.
The first major battle was won, but the legal war against the Sterling family was only just beginning.
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