Chapter 13 - The High-Speed Chase Along The Interstate Highway
Back at the suburban house, Daniel’s smartphone buzzed violently with an emergency public safety alert from the local sheriff.
“PRISONER ESCAPE: Suspect Victoria Sterling escaped custody near Route 9. Approach with extreme caution. Armed and dangerous.”
Daniel cursed under his breath, walking quickly to the hallway closet to retrieve his late father-in-law's hunting shotgun.
“Martha, lock every single door and window in the house... do not open this door for anyone except me,” Daniel commanded strictly.
“Where are you going, Daniel? It’s too dangerous out there!” Martha protested, grabbing his arm with genuine fear.
“Victoria knows about the adoption papers, and she knows where the safe is located... she won't stop until she destroys them,” Daniel replied.
He stepped out into the garage, climbing into his heavy black pickup truck and pulling out of the driveway into the stormy night.
The rain hammered against his windshield as he sped toward the old country road leading to the abandoned railway depot.
His instincts told him Victoria would head toward the old telegraph station where Marcus’s private contact used to meet her.
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Through the heavy fog, the silhouette of a dark sedan idling near the rusted train tracks came into view ahead.
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