I approached the officer, my mind a whirlwind of disbelief and fury. How could someone I trusted so deeply betray that trust so terribly? My heart ached as I replayed Lily’s soft, terrified voice in my head. The officer met my gaze, his expression one of grim determination.
“Mr. Carter?” he asked, confirming my identity.
I nodded, my eyes flitting back to my daughter, who lay in the hospital bed, so small and vulnerable. “Please, do something,” I urged. “My daughter… she’s been through enough.”
