Chapter 6 - Dropping the Change
The twelve dollars fluttered onto the concrete, landing right beside Dominic's trembling hands.
"Keep your twelve dollars," Audrey declared in a dignified, calm voice that echoed through the quiet driveway. "You’ll need it for the bus."
General Brooks placed a protective arm around his daughter, guiding her smoothly toward the open door of the lead armored military SUV.
An officer gently took Audrey's designer handbag, ensuring she could hold her newborn son comfortably as she stepped into the plush, secure interior of the vehicle.
Dominic scrambled forward on his hands and knees, weeping hysterically as the reality of his ruined life crushed him. "Audrey! Please! Don't leave me!"
Audrey paused at the door of the SUV, looking back at Dominic one final time. Her eyes were devoid of any love, fear, or hesitation.
"My father warned me about men like you," Audrey whispered in a decisive, cold tone. "We're done."
General Brooks slammed the heavy armored door shut, blocking Dominic from Audrey's life forever.
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The military convoy roared to life, pulling smoothly out of the hospital driveway, leaving Dominic and Victoria stranded on the sidewalk with nothing but twelve dollars and a federal repossession notice.
👉 Read Part 7 to see Dominic and Victoria face criminal charges.
