Chapter 3 - BLOOD ON THE MARBLE FLOOR
Ethan struggled against the officer's heavy grip, his dark blonde hair falling into his eyes as fear finally breached his arrogant facade.
"Nora, tell them it was a mistake!" Ethan pleaded, his voice trembling for the first time in his life. "I didn't know you were in actual labor!"
Nora looked directly into his eyes, her expression devoid of any remaining warmth or forgiveness.
"You saw the blood on my dress, Ethan," Nora spoke softly, her voice weak but carrying the weight of a final verdict. "You told me not to dare move until you got back from shopping."
Sister-in-law Amber stood by the stone pillar, her phone slipping from her fingers as she realized the severity of the situation.
"Mom, there's blood all over the marble foyer," Amber whispered in horror, backing away from the scene. "The police are taking photos of everything."
Officer Miller shoved Ethan into the back seat of the patrol car, slamming the heavy door shut with a loud, decisive thud.
"Get in your car, ma'am," Officer Miller ordered Victoria firmly. "You and your daughter are coming to the precinct for questioning."
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Victoria clutched her pearls, her face turning crimson with rage and humiliation as neighbors began gathering at the edge of their manicured lawns.
The ambulance activated its emergency sirens, speeding away toward St. Jude’s Memorial Hospital with Nora and her newborn twins.
