Chapter 12 - Sarah Explains Why She Had To Hide Away Quietly
As the authorities led Eleanor and Arthur away in handcuffs, the guests quietly cleared out of the ballroom, leaving the family in peace. Sarah sat down at the edge of the dais, pulling Lily onto her lap while Carter sat beside them on the marble floor.
"Why couldn't you come home sooner, Mommy?" Lily asked, playing with the edge of Sarah's trench coat sleeve. "I had to stay in the underground black-site medical facility in Eastern Europe until my recovery was completely classified by intelligence command," Sarah explained gently.
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"The men who ambushed me were still hunting anyone connected to my unit, and I couldn't risk bringing them to your doorstep," Sarah added, looking at Carter with sorrowful eyes. Carter kissed her forehead, understanding the unimaginable nightmare she had endured alone.
She had fought her way back from the edge of the world just to protect her child.
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