Chapter 7 - Mark And Barbara Are Interrogated On The Front Lawn
Out on the front lawn, Officer Miller stood over Mark and Barbara with an authoritative, unyielding stance.
“Mr. Bennett, Mrs. Sterling, I have uncorroborated witness statements and physical evidence linking you both to child endangerment,” Miller stated.
“This is an absurd misunderstanding! We were merely disciplining a disobedient child in accordance with family traditions!” Barbara barked.
“Tying a six-year-old minor to a wooden pillar with thick rope and duct tape is a felony, not a disciplinary tradition,” Miller corrected coldly.
Mark buried his face in his hands, trembling visibly as he realized his mother’s arrogant lies were falling apart completely.
“I didn't want to do it… my mother forced me into it, I swear!” Mark sobbed pathetically to the arresting officers.
“Save your excuses for the district attorney, Mr. Bennett. Turn around and place your hands behind your back,” Officer Miller commanded.
The heavy steel handcuffs clicked into place around Mark’s wrists, ending his pathetic attempts at deflecting blame.
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Barbara shrieked in outrage as her own handcuffs were fastened, refusing to walk willingly toward the patrol car.
Neighbors peeked out from behind their suburban window curtains, whispering in shock as the family disgrace unfolded publicly.
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