Chapter 5
Paramedics rushed into the bathroom with an emergency trauma kit, administering oxygen and intravenous fluids with practiced speed. Chloe gripped the medic's sleeve, her voice trembling but fierce as she pointed a weak finger.
"Arrest them both for conspiracy, medical endangerment, and attempted infanticide," Chloe commanded with absolute authority. "Understood, ma'am; federal warrants for their detention were signed ten minutes ago," the medic responded calmly.
Richard stood frozen in the hallway as two armed federal agents placed heavy steel handcuffs around his wrists. "Chloe, please, we can talk about this like adults, don't ruin our lives over a family dispute," Richard pleaded weakly.
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Eleanor tried to pull away from the agents, her elegant updo coming undone as she thrashed with undignified rage. "You ungrateful little brat! We pulled you out of obscurity and this is how you repay our hospitality!" Eleanor cursed loudly.
The wedding guests watched in horrified silence from the corners of the ruined ballroom as the groom was hauled away.
