Chapter 16 - Child Protective Services Evaluates Lily And Ryan Together
Back at the hospital, a stern-looking caseworker from Child Protective Services named Ms. Henderson reviewed the family files.
She sat across from Ryan in the private consultation room, flipping through psychological evaluations and police reports.
“Mr. Reynolds, given the extreme nature of the trauma your daughters experienced under your roof, CPS must conduct a thorough home assessment,” Henderson stated professionally.
“I understand completely, Ms. Henderson; I want whatever is best and safest for both of my girls,” Ryan replied earnestly.
“Lily demonstrated extraordinary emotional resilience, but she is still a four-year-old child who witnessed horrific neglect,” Henderson noted.
“Can I keep custody of both of them once the younger twin is discharged from medical care next week?” Ryan asked anxiously.
“Provided you sell this property, relocate out of county, and complete mandatory family counseling, the court will likely grant you full custody,” Henderson said.
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Ryan breathed a massive sigh of relief, knowing he would do whatever it took to protect his daughters from their mother’s legacy.
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