Chapter 5 - The Town Sheriff Confronts Daniel About The Past Cover-Up
A heavy knock rattled the front door of Daniel’s house just as the clock struck nine.
Daniel wiped his face quickly with a handkerchief before pulling the wooden door open to reveal Sheriff Miller standing on the porch.
“Evening, Daniel; word travels fast in a town this small when your estranged son walks back onto Main Street,” Miller said grimly.
“He’s just visiting, Sheriff; he has a right to see where he grew up,” Daniel replied defensively, blocking the doorway.
“Did you tell him the truth about why the town council forced you to march him through the storm?” Miller asked sharply.
Daniel’s face paled instantly, his hand tightening around the brass doorknob until his knuckles turned pure white.
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“Some secrets are meant to stay buried in the past, Miller, for both our sakes,” Daniel warned in a low growl.
“Secrets have a funny way of rotting underground until they burst open,” the sheriff cautioned before turning down the steps.
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