Armed with the conclusive medical report, Veronica and James made the heartbreaking decision to contact the police. As much as it tore them apart, they knew it had to be done. Their family’s safety—especially the well-being of Victor and Arthur—came first. There was no room for compromise.
The police arrived swiftly, quiet authority in their presence. Esther clung to her childlike act even as officers escorted her from the house, tears streaming down her face as she cried, “I’m just a kid! Mommy, don’t let them take me!” But this time, no one believed her.