PART 4 — When Their Story Fell Apart
Neighbors gathered.
An ambulance checked my face.
The trust was frozen.
A restraining order was explained.
Chloe tried to speak softly.
“Mom…”
I looked at her.
“We’ll let the law talk,” I said.
Ryan was taken for questioning.
Chloe stood alone on the steps.
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