The policeman became angry in an instant. "I originally wanted to give you two a chance to correct, but I didn't expect you to be so stubborn. We will ask the Child Protective Service staff to take care of them. As for you two, you will be detained for half a month."
My mother didn't even have a chance to explain. She then was handcuffed and taken away. The previous onlookers didn't walk far away either, so they all witnessed them being taken away. My mother, a person who valued her reputation, couldn't bear it.
My father was also taken away, but he was more sensible than her. He lowered his head and tried to keep a low profile.
I pushed my brother hard and whispered to him, "You don't want to stay with me forever, right? If so, hurry up and plead for Dad. Be louder!"
My brother was hesitant and unable to utter a word. I approached and instructed him in a low voice.
Fortunately, this guy got it and started shouting immediately.
"Sir, please let my father go. He was just looking for a stepmother for us."
He continued to shout, "She is familiar with my mother, so she won't hurt us. Can she cook for us? I'm almost starving at home."