But deep down, she knew the fight was far from over.
A Shocking Record
At the front desk, a police officer’s radio crackled.
“Dispatch here. We found a missing child report filed three years ago. Name: Emma Bennett. Mother: Laura Bennett.”
Sarah felt the air leave her lungs.
The officer continued:
“The case was closed due to lack of evidence.”
The other officer looked at Sarah.
“That means this guy’s been keeping her all this time.”
Sarah nodded slowly.
“And her mother was too afraid to speak.”
Now they finally had proof.
The Confrontation
Less than thirty minutes later, Daniel stormed back into the hospital.
“This is outrageous!”
He waved a document in the air.
“I have her birth certificate right here!”
An officer took the paper and examined it.
“We’ll verify if it’s legitimate.”
Daniel glared at Sarah.
“I raised that girl for three years!”
“Against her mother’s will,” Sarah replied.
He lunged forward angrily.
“She gave that child nothing! I gave her a stable life!”
Sarah didn’t move.
“You kidnapped her.”
The officers immediately stepped between them.
“Sir, we need you to come with us.”
“I’m not going anywhere without Emma.”
“That’s not your choice.”
As they escorted him out, Daniel shot Sarah a furious look.