Chapter 5 - The Seizure of the EstateAbigail walked over to me, wrapping her arms around my shoulders in a tight, emotional embrace. Tears welled in my eyes as I smelled her familiar rose perfumeâthe scent I had missed for six agonizing years.

âIâm so sorry I took so long, Mom,â Abigail whispered softly. âArthur caught the fraudulent wire transfers two weeks ago.â
âYouâre safe now, Mom,â Abigail added, turning back toward Daniel with cold, unshakeable authority.
The two security officers stepped into the foyer, holding an official eviction notice and restraining order signed by a Superior Court Judge.
âDaniel Vance and Melissa Vance,â Attorney Pendelton declared, handing them the court documents. âYour residency authorization on this property is officially revoked as of 2:15 p.m. today. You have thirty minutes to gather your personal clothing and vacate the premises.â
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âVacate?!â Daniel yelled, his voice rising in hysterical panic. âThis is my home! You canât kick me out on the street!â
âIt is not your home, Daniel,â I said, stepping forward, my voice calm, smooth, and steady. âYou turned my sanctuary into a prison. Now you are leaving.â
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