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CHAPTER 11: Fractured hope

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AUDREY

“I'm sorry, what?” my father gasped as his brows raised in shock. “You're arresting me?”

“I'm sorry, sir, but I have to,” the FBI in charge said as the steel cuffs rustled in his hands. “You're a suspect, so we'll have to detain you until the investigations are over.”

My dad clenched his jaws tight as a small smirk played on his lips. He stared at the handcuffs for a moment before turning to face me.

“What are you doing!” I barked, pushing the FBI agent away the moment my dad stretched his forward.

“Ma'am, calm down,” the FBI in charge said, trying to soothe me, but I wasn't giving in.

“You dare put those dirty handcuffs on my father's wrist?” I snarled, jaws clenched, “Who do you think you are?”

“Audrey,” my dad whispered with a faint smile. “Don't worry, I have everything under control.”

“What are you talking about, Dad?” I sobbed as tears began rolling down my face. “You're going to let them arrest you like a criminal?”

“We're not saying he's a criminal, Miss,” the FBI in c
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