Chapter 10 - The Child WitnessThe prosecutors needed Lily's testimony.
But they knew she was seven.
They did not want to traumatize her further.
So the process was handled carefully.
A child advocate met with Lily in a quiet room filled with books and toys.
Sarah sat nearby.
Lily described the night in simple words.
She remembered the sound of the door.
Her mother falling.
The man's footsteps.
The emergency code.
And the moment she realized he intended to hurt Sarah again.
"What were you thinking?" the advocate asked.
Lily looked at her hands.
"I was thinking about Mom."
"Were you afraid?"
Lily nodded.
"Very."
Then she looked up.
"But I couldn't let him take her away."
The room became silent.
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Sarah turned her face away.
She couldn't stop the tears.
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Chapter 11 - The CourtroomThe courtroom was packed.
Chapter 12 - The Truth Comes OutThe prosecution revealed Richard's motive.
Chapter 13 - The PleaMarcus accepted a plea agreement.
Chapter 14 - RebuildingRecovery wasn't instant.
Chapter 15 - The House Becomes a Home AgainMonths passed.
Chapter 16 - A Different Kind of StrengthOne morning, Sarah received an invitation from the police department.
