Chapter 2 - The Plunge into the Deep
The explosive splash echoed across the manicured grounds of the Coral Gables mansion as two bodies hit the chlorinated water.
Cold water rushed over Maya's face, instantly snapping her out of the sheer terror of falling from the high balcony.
Despite the impact, Hannah never let go, kicking furiously to push Maya’s head above the surface of the deep swimming pool.
Maya gasped for air, her wet rose pink maternity dress heavy and clinging to her trembling, pregnant body.
Up on the second-story balcony deck, Victoria and Daniel stood side by side, watching the water with cold, unyielding indifference.
"They're still breathing," Daniel noted aloud, his voice devoid of any human empathy as he smoothed his dark olive green polo shirt.
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"Let them drown on their own terms," Victoria sneered, turning her back on the pool as her silver hair caught the midday sunlight.
Hannah hauled Maya toward the tiled edge, her navy blue maid uniform soaked and heavy as she shielded Maya's belly with her own body.
