Chapter 4 - Sam Recognizes The Dangerous Intruder From Local News
Sam stared hard at the intruder’s face as the overhead bakery fluorescent lights caught a distinctive jagged scar across his left cheekbone.
His eyes widened in sudden, absolute terror as his mind connected the face to a terrifying mugshot broadcast on the morning news.
“Mr. Frank... that’s Victor Vance! He’s the federal fugitive wanted for the armed bank robberies across upstate New York!” Sam whispered loudly.
Victor Vance’s cold grin widened further at the realization that his identity had been compromised right there in the small-town bakery.
“Well, look at that! The delivery boy watches the morning news... too bad it’s going to be the last thing you ever remember,” Vance mocked.
Lily began to sob uncontrollably, burying her flour-covered face in her small hands as the grim reality of the standoff set in.
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“Please don’t hurt my big brother! Take me instead, just let him go!” the little girl wept desperately into the flour dust.
Frank’s heart broke at the sound of Lily’s cries, fueling his determination to end the nightmare right then and there.
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