“My daughter-in-law is in the bathroom with a man! Please, you must come quickly!” I stammered, my hand shaking as I held the phone to my ear.
The dispatcher on the other end calmly assured me help was on the way. I hung up and stood outside the bathroom, torn between fear and anger. Thoughts raced through my mind: Had I misjudged Daniela completely? Was my son Leonardo being deceived right under our noses?
Minutes felt like hours, and finally, the sound of sirens pierced the night. I rushed to open the door for the officers, explaining the situation in a flurry of words as they followed me into the house. They exchanged glances that spoke of skepticism but remained professional, approaching the bathroom door with caution.
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