"Hold it right there!" Natalie was about to be dragged out of the courtyard when a furious roar boomed like a sudden clap of thunder. My father, Elijah Fairchild, stormed into the courtyard. His expression was hardened as he shoved away the bodyguards, who were holding Natalie, and shielded her behind him. Mom's gaze darkened. "What's the meaning of this, Elijah? Are you trying to cover up for a murderer?"Dad looked at me, who was completely drenched from head to toe, and a flicker of guilt flashed through his eyes. Ultimately, though, he gritted out, "I'm aware that Nat made a mistake, but we absolutely cannot call the cops. She cannot end up with a criminal record!""Are you out of your mind?" Mom stared at him in utter disbelief. Dad let out a heavy sigh and closed his eyes. His voice was thick with sorrow as he admitted, "Nat... Her father, Caleb, is my childhood friend and, even more so, my brother-in-arms. If he hadn't thrown himself in front of that rogue truck to save
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