Chapter 2 - Daniel Confronts Claire After Seeing The Shocking Video
The heavy oak door of the suburban house slammed against the interior wall as Daniel burst into the hallway, chest heaving.
Claire stood by the kitchen island holding a porcelain coffee mug, her expression shifting from casual surprise to calculated panic.
“Daniel? You’re supposed to be in downtown Chicago for the afternoon board meeting,” she stammered, setting her mug down.
Daniel pulled his smartphone from his pocket, pressing play on the neighbor’s video and thrusting it directly into her face.
The audio of six-year-old Lily screaming in terror echoed sharply across the quiet, sunlit kitchen.
“What the hell were you doing to my daughter in the backyard while I was away?” Daniel roared, his voice shaking with fury.
Claire’s eyes darted toward the screen before she forced her features into an innocent, wounded mask.
“She was throwing a massive temper tantrum over her toys, Daniel, and I was merely trying to discipline her,” Claire lied smoothly.
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“Discipline? You were screaming at a terrified little girl and locking her out in the freezing rain!” Daniel shouted back.
He rushed past her toward the back door, desperate to scoop his trembling daughter into his arms and ensure she was safe.
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