Chapter 9 - Seven Year Old Lily Protected Her Father Today
Back in the grand library, the forensic team finished collecting fingerprints and dusting the tampered medication box.
Detective Miller packed the evidence bags into his leather kit, looking down at young Lily with immense professional respect.
“You know, Mr. Vance, most adults would have panicked and frozen during a medical crisis like that,” Miller remarked.
“Lily is tougher and smarter than half the board members in my corporation,” Arthur smiled proudly, stroking her hair.
“I learned it from watching medical rescue shows with Daddy,” Lily stated matter-of-factly, hugging her plush bunny.
The paramedics packed their emergency gear, giving Arthur a final health clearance before heading out the door.
“Just make sure he rests for the next twenty-four hours while the adrenaline wears off completely,” the lead medic advised.
“Will do. Thank you for arriving so quickly,” Arthur nodded, shaking the paramedic’s hand at the threshold.
As the medical team departed, the heavy silence of the library returned, broken only by the crackling fireplace.
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Arthur pulled Lily onto his lap, realizing how close he had come to losing everything that truly mattered in life.
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