Chapter 4
The heavy roar of a luxury sports utility vehicle turning into the circular driveway broke the tense standoff. Richard stepped out of the vehicle, his expression shifting from mild irritation to sheer shock as he assessed the scene.
He looked at Victoria standing with a bruised cheek, then down at Clara holding a trembling Maya in her arms. "What in the world is going on here?" Richard demanded, walking briskly across the green grass toward them.
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"Your deranged ex-wife broke onto the property and physically assaulted me in front of our domestic staff," Victoria lied instantly. Clara stared at Richard with cold, piercing disappointment, waiting to see if he would fall for his wife's manipulation.
"She didn't just assault her, Richard; your precious wife was burying our daughter alive in a dirt hole," Clara accused loudly. Richard froze, his eyes widening as he looked down at the open earth and the damp soil staining Maya's dress.
