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I dialed 911.
I tried again. And again.
Finally—someone picked up.
“911, what’s your emergency?”
“My husband drugged us,” I whispered. “He stole everything. He’s running. Please—help us.”
The dispatcher told me to lock ourselves somewhere safe until officers arrived. I pulled Noah into the bathroom, locked the door, and turned on the faucet—making him sip water just to keep him awake.
Then my phone buzzed.
Unknown number:
CHECK THE TRASH. PROOF. HE’S COMING BACK.
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