CHAPTER 1 — “THE CALL THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING”
Detective Ruiz: “Say that again slowly.”
Pregnant Woman: “I was pushed down the stairs. Witnesses are present. But the attacker is currently being comforted as the victim.”
Detective Ruiz: “Name.”
Pregnant Woman: “Blonde female. Early 30s. Elegant dress. She is performing emotional distress to mislead staff.”
Caretaker (hesitant, from background): “I… I thought she was the one hurt…”
Blonde Woman (suddenly crying louder): “That’s not true! She attacked me first! I was defending myself!”
Detective Ruiz: “Ma’am, stay on the line. Do not move.”
Pregnant Woman (calm, breathing controlled): “I’m not moving. I’m still on the stairs.”
Caretaker (lowering voice): “She’s… still lying there?”
Pregnant Woman: “Yes. And I want you to look at her face when you arrive.”
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Blonde Woman (whispering to caretaker): “Don’t believe her. She’s dangerous.”
Pregnant Woman (quiet, almost cold): “You chose the wrong victim.”
