I was eight months pregnant with twins when my husband’s sister punched me in the stomach and demanded the transfer code to their $150,000 trust.
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Chapter 32 / 35
Chapter 32 - The Sacrifice
Two shots rang out simultaneously.
One came from Detective Monroe's rifle, striking Silas squarely in the shoulder and spinning him to the ground.
The other came from Silas's pistol.
Eleanor collapsed onto the wet pavement. Daniel dropped to his knees beside her, his hands frantically pressing against the wound in her side. Blood stained her beige coat, mixing with the cold rain.
"Eleanor! Stay with me!"
Daniel pleaded, panic rising in his chest.
She looked up at him, a faint, peaceful smile crossing her pale face.
"I always promised... I would protect you."
"We need a medic!"
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Daniel roared into the dark yard.
Monroe was already sprinting toward them, pressing her radio to her shoulder to call for immediate emergency transport.
