Chapter 11 - The CourtroomThe courthouse was packed.
Cameras waited outside.
Arthur arrived surrounded by attorneys.
But the old arrogance was gone.
Inside the courtroom, Sarah sat beside Eleanor.
Lily remained away from the cameras.
Sarah had promised her daughter that nobody would turn her pain into entertainment.
Arthur's attorney stood.
"My client deeply regrets what occurred."
Sarah's eyes remained fixed ahead.
The attorney continued.
"It was an emotionally charged misunderstanding."
Eleanor stood.
"Misunderstandings do not require a checkbook."
The courtroom became silent.
She submitted the footage.
Frame by frame, the truth appeared on the screen.
Arthur watching Lily.
Arthur approaching.
Arthur striking.
Arthur standing over her.
Then Sarah pointing toward the camera.
The room watched in silence.
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Arthur lowered his eyes.
For once, he could not control what people saw.
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