Chapter 11 - The Final StandHis mother pulled out a surgical scalpel.
Police shouted for her to drop it.
She ignored them.
Her eyes were fixed on David.
"I have to cut the rot out of this family."
Then she lunged.
David stepped forward.
Their bodies collided beside the laundry cart.
The scalpel fell.
Officers tackled her to the floor.
She screamed.
"She's stealing you!"
David stared down at the woman who had once held him as a baby.
"You don't own me."
Her face collapsed.
"You're my son!"
David's voice was calm.
"No more."
The officers dragged her away.
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The hallway fell silent.
Then the operating-room light switched off.
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Chapter 12 - The CryThe doors opened.
Chapter 13 - LeahWhen David finally entered Leah's room, she looked exhausted.
Chapter 14 - The TrialMonths later, the case became a media sensation.
Chapter 15 - The VerdictThe verdict came on a gray morning.
Chapter 16 - A Thousand Miles AwaySix months later, David, Leah, and Maya lived in a different state.
Chapter 17 - 3:12 A.M.Leah still woke sometimes at 3:12 in the morning.
