Chapter 5 - The Boy Who Asked for His SisterAt 3:00 a.m., Leo opened his eyes.
Elaine was sitting beside him in the PICU.
His body was wrapped in sterile gauze. Machines whispered around him. Every breath seemed to cost him something.
His eyes searched the room.
“Mia?”
Elaine immediately brought the baby closer.
“She's here.”
Leo stared at his sister.
“She okay?”
“She is.”
His tiny face relaxed.
Only then did he allow himself to cry.
“It was hot,” he whispered. “So hot.”
Elaine gently held his uninjured hand.
“You saved her.”
Leo shook his head.
“She was scared.”
Elaine felt tears burn behind her eyes.
Five years old.
And already carrying a burden most adults couldn't survive.
Then the door opened.
A man in an Army uniform stood frozen in the doorway.
Captain David Sterling had arrived.
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He saw his son.
And collapsed.
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Chapter 6 - The Father Who Blamed HimselfDavid stood beside Leo's bed, trembling.
Chapter 7 - The Phone That Shouldn't ExistThe phone had been hidden beneath the Volvo's spare tire.
Chapter 8 - The Secret Behind the ConspiracyMiller's investigation expanded.
Chapter 9 - The Woman Who Refused to LeaveLeo's recovery was slow.
Chapter 10 - The Trial BeginsSix months later, Valerie Sterling stood trial.
Chapter 11 - Elaine Takes the StandWhen Elaine entered the witness box, Valerie looked directly at her.
