Sergeant Ben Davis approached the room first. His partner, Officer Amy Clark, stayed slightly behind, next to the child.
He pushed the door open and peeked inside—and his heart nearly stopped at what he saw.
On the floor, sitting, were Ethan’s parents, Michael and Laura Parker.
Their hands were bound with plastic zip ties, their mouths sealed with tape. Their eyes were wide with terror.
Standing over them was a man in a black hoodie, a knife glinting in his right hand. The intruder froze when he noticed the officer.
His grip on the knife tightened, the blade trembling slightly. He clearly hadn’t expected help to arrive so quickly.
“Police! Drop the weapon!” Sergeant Davis shouted firmly, drawing his gun. His partner was already nearby, holding Ethan by the shoulder, ready to take him to safety.
“Stay where you are!” the officer repeated, stepping forward. The tense pause lasted only a few seconds, but it felt like time had stopped. ..
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