Chapter 15 - Marissa Vows To Protect Her Daughter From Toxic Relatives
Marissa bundled Maya into her winter coat, lifting the sleepy little girl into her arms as they prepared to leave the chaotic ballroom.
She paused near the exit, turning around to take one last look at the glittering chandeliers and the ruined wedding decor.
Officer Vance stepped up beside her, offering a respectful nod of encouragement as the federal operation wound down.
“You handled yourself with remarkable courage tonight, Ms. Sterling; the federal attorney will need your formal statement tomorrow,” Vance said.
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“I’ll be there, Officer Vance, and I will make sure my daughter never has to look at another member of this toxic family again,” Marissa vowed.
She turned her back on the glittering hall, carrying Maya out into the fresh, cold night air toward a waiting taxi.
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