Detective Felix Monroe arrived within the hour, his expression serious beneath the harsh fluorescent lights. He had investigated many child abuse cases but few had begun with a seven-year-old walking into a hospital in the dead of night, carrying his sister to safety.
Theo answered questions quietly, rocking Amelie in his arms. “Do you know where your stepfather is?” the detective asked.
“At home… he was drinking,” Theo replied, his small voice steady despite the fear in his eyes.
Felix nodded to Officer Claire Hastings. “Get a unit to the house. Move carefully. We’re dealing with children at risk.”
Meanwhile, Dr. Hart treated Theo’s injuries: old bruis/es, a fractured rib, and marks consistent with repeated abuse. Social worker Miriam Lowe stayed by his side, whispering reassurance. “You did the right thing by coming here. You’re incredibly brave,” she told him.
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