Chapter 19 - The Desperate Rescue Amid Blaring Police Sirens
In the distance, the wailing sirens of state police cruisers and federal black-and-whites echoed across the airfield perimeter.
Half a dozen armed agents swarmed the tarmac, securing the aircraft and placing Mark and Eleanor into heavy steel handcuffs.
Miller walked over to Nora, handing her a federal release form and a secure phone line to the Attorney General's office.
“It’s over, Nora,” Miller said softly, watching the squad cars haul the conspirators away toward the state penitentiary.
“The federal prosecutor signed off on all indictments; the hospital trust has been seized by the Department of Justice.”
Nora turned around as her sister arrived in a local sheriff's car, stepping out with Lily running happily across the snow.
Lily rushed straight into Nora’s arms, laughing as her mother lifted her high into the crisp morning air.
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“Are we going home now, Mommy?” Lily asked innocently, hugging the half-heart necklace against her chest.
“Yes, baby,” Nora whispered, tears of profound relief streaming down her flushed cheeks. “We’re going home.”
