Chapter 6 - The Public Arrest
The heavy wrought-iron gates of the garden reception swung open, allowing two uniformed police officers to walk down the central aisle toward the gazebo.
The contrast was stark: the elegant floral arrangements, the classical string quartet standing frozen with their violins, and the bride in her champagne-soaked gown being handed over to law enforcement in front of two hundred guests.
"Grace Taylor, also known as Grace Montgomery," the officer stated, pulling out a set of steel handcuffs. "You are under arrest for extortion, filing false legal declarations, and child endangerment."
The metallic click of the handcuffs locking around Grace's wrists echoed sharply across the quiet lawn.
"Mark! Please! Tell them it's a mistake!" Grace sobbed, her hysterical pleas falling on completely deaf ears as Mark turned his back to her, wrapping his arms around his son. "I loved you! I can change! We can get help together!"
As the officers marched Grace down the aisle, the guests moved aside, taking photos and videos that were already spreading across social media feeds. The woman who had tried to destroy a grieving family was now being led away like a common criminal.
In the gazebo, Mark dropped to his knees in front of little Leo, his hands trembling as he pulled his six-year-old son into a tight, protective embrace.
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"I'm so sorry, Leo," Mark wept softly, burying his face in the boy's shoulder. "I'm so sorry I didn't listen to you. I promise I will never let anyone hurt you again."
👉 Read Part 7 to see the secret evidence Leo had hidden in his room.
