Chapter 10 - The Charlotte Police Arrive at Our Front Door
Just as I reached my sedan parked in the gravel driveway, a pair of flashing blue lights illuminated the trees.
A local Charlotte police cruiser pulled up directly behind my car, blocking my only exit from the estate.
Officer Miller stepped out from the driver’s side, resting his hand casually on his belt as he approached me.
“Evening, ma’am. We received a domestic disturbance call regarding a child custody dispute at this residence,” he said.
Ryan stepped out from the passenger side of a second unmarked car that had pulled up behind the cruiser.
“That’s her, Officer! She’s fleeing the jurisdiction with my son in direct violation of our marital agreement!” Ryan lied.
Officer Miller looked at me with a skeptical, professional gaze that made my stomach twist into painful knots.
“Ma’am, please step away from the vehicle and hand the boy over to his father immediately,” the officer instructed.
I didn't panic; I didn't cry. I reached slowly into the inner pocket of my heavy winter coat for my phone.
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“Before you enforce anything, Officer, you need to listen to this exact audio file playing right now,” I said.
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