Chapter 12 - The Truth Comes OutThe prosecution revealed Richard's motive.
He had believed he could manipulate the legal system by creating the illusion that Sarah was incapable of protecting Lily.
His plan had been calculated.
Cold.
And devastatingly arrogant.
But the plan had collapsed because Sarah had prepared her daughter for emergencies.
And Lily had remembered.
The courtroom listened as the prosecutor described how a seven-year-old girl had activated the family's emergency system while an attacker approached.
When the final evidence was presented, silence filled the room.
Richard lowered his head.
Sarah squeezed Lily's hand.
Lily whispered, "Is it over?"
Sarah looked down at her.
"Almost."
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For the first time in months, Sarah allowed herself to smile.
"Almost."
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Chapter 13 - The PleaMarcus accepted a plea agreement.
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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.
Chapter 17 - The MedalSix months after the attack, summer sunlight filled the kitchen.
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