Chapter 2 - The Police Secure The Blackwood Estate Grounds
Two marked patrol cars from the Westchester County Police Department pulled into the sprawling, cobblestone driveway of the Blackwood estate. Blue and red lights flashed against the manicured hedges and tall iron gates, breaking the quiet evening atmosphere of the wealthy neighborhood.
Ethan walked down the grand marble staircase with four-year-old Lily cradled securely in his arms. The little girl hid her face against his collarbone, her small hands clutching the lapels of his suit jacket with desperate strength.
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Officer Miller stepped into the foyer, his eyes taking in the tense scene as two private security guards stood near the entrance. Behind them, Vivian sat on a velvet bench under guard, her face flushed with fury and her cream silk dress slightly wrinkled.
"Mr. Blackwood, we received a call regarding child abuse and domestic disturbance," Officer Miller stated calmly, unclipping his notepad from his utility belt.
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