Chapter 12 - The Officers Realize This Is a Manufactured Setup
Officer Miller stared at Ryan and Linda with a completely changed expression, his professional courtesy evaporating instantly.
“Well, Mr. Calder, that sounds a bit more complicated than a simple domestic dispute over visitation rights,” he said dryly.
“That audio... that’s illegal wiretapping! She recorded us without our consent in our own home!” Ryan stammered wildly.
“In North Carolina, one-party consent applies when recording conversations you are directly participating in,” Officer Miller noted.
“She’s manipulating you! We are filing an emergency custody order tomorrow morning regardless!” Linda shrieked defensively.
“You can file whatever paperwork you want, ma’am, but I cannot assist in executing an illegal kidnapping setup,” the officer said.
Officer Miller stepped back, gesturing for his partner to lower the cruiser lights blocking my vehicle’s path.
“You are free to leave, Mrs. Calder, but I advise you to contact a reputable family attorney first thing in the morning,” he added.
I nodded thankfully, sliding back into the driver’s seat while Ryan stood helpless in the headlights screaming my name.
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I backed out of the driveway, leaving the crumbling facade of my marriage behind in the rearview mirror.
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