Chapter 3: The Truth Comes Out
Chapter 3: The Truth Comes Out
Paramedics arrived within minutes.
They stabilized Sarah before carefully transporting her to the hospital.
Arthur rode with her.
Police remained behind to interview everyone inside the mansion.
At first, Eleanor insisted Sarah had lost her balance.
But witness after witness told the same story.
Mrs. Hargrove admitted she had seen Eleanor shove Sarah.
One maid confirmed hearing Eleanor threaten both Sarah and the unborn baby.
Security investigators soon discovered something even more damaging.
A recently upgraded security camera overlooking the grand foyer had recorded nearly everything.
Although the upstairs conversation had no audio, the footage clearly showed Sarah backing away.
It showed Eleanor advancing.
It showed two distinct shoves.
By evening, detectives returned with an arrest warrant.
As officers escorted Eleanor toward the patrol car, she looked at Arthur.
"You've destroyed this family."
Arthur answered quietly.
May you like
"No."
"You did."
