Chapter 7 - THE BONES OF TRUTH
Ethan gently lifted Lily into his arms, ensuring her shattered right wrist remained completely immobilized.
The small brown teddy bear dangled limply from her left hand, catching the bright sunlight.
Ethan stood up to his full height, turning his muscular frame directly to face Richard and the silent crowd.
His jaw was clenched so tightly with intense, restrained fury that a muscle feathered dangerously in his cheek.
"Your son shattered her hand," Ethan stated, his voice ringing with a terrifying, quiet menace.
He swept his blazing gaze across the surrounding neighbors who had stood by and watched the crime unfold.
"And every single one of you just stood there and watched my little girl break," Ethan added bitterly.
A dramatic bass drop seemed to vibrate through the concrete patio under their feet.
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From the distance beyond the cul-de-sac, the soft, mournful wail of an approaching police siren began to rise.
Richard’s face drained of all color as he realized the consequences of his arrogance were finally catching up.
