Chapter 20: Daisy’s Departure
Aaron, Ivan and Daisy were just getting ready to drop Daisy off at the Clarke estate, when a large black limousine pulled up in front of the house.
The rear door opened and Michael staggered out, supported by his wife Linda.
"Mom! Dad! Is everything OK?" asked Daisy.
Michael was limping, and shivering. His butler uniform was hanging in shreds, and stained with blood.
"I-Inside! I’ll explain inside," panted Michael. With Ivan’s and Linda’s support he staggered into the house.
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"Those girls are evil!" said Daisy, struggling to hold back tears at the sight of her father covered in welts and bruises.
"We need to call the police!" said Ivan, his face pale with shock.
"No! No police! They will just make things worse!" gasped Michael, clutching his stomach.
"What do you mean?" asked Daisy, her voice trembling.
"Sarah has them in her pocket," said Michael hoarsely.