Chapter 25: Tangled Truths
“Hello, I need to report a domestic issue. A young woman I don’t even know just came to my house and harassed me. Yes, I’ll give details.”
Sophia stood there, arms crossed tight, watching him speak. Ryan gave the address, described the slap, and hung up. “They’re sending someone,” he said flatly.
Twenty minutes later, two police cars pulled up outside. Blue lights flashed against the windows. Officers stepped out, one older with a notepad, the other younger scanning the yard. They knocked once before Ryan opened the door wide.
“What’s going on here?” the older officer asked, stepping inside. His eyes moved over the two of them, Sophia with her red cheek and Ryan still tense.
“It’s complicated,” Ryan started, but the officer held up his hand.
“We’ll take st
