sheriff’s cruiser accompanied by Child Protective Services.
Sarah rushed to the front door, shouting, “”Excuse me! Who authorized you to park on my driveway? Get off my property!””
A sharp, suited woman stepped forward, flanked by a uniformed county deputy. “”Mrs. Sarah Hayes? I’m Eleanor Vance, legal executor of the Hayes Family Living Trust. This property is owned entirely by Colonel Nathan Hayes. As of 5:15 PM today, your guest tenancy has been terminated due to egregious domestic endangerment of a minor.””
Sarah’s face went chalky white. “”Colonel? What
