Chapter 14 - The SentenceVanessa received twelve years.
But Victor’s conspiracy trial revealed additional crimes.
Her involvement became impossible to deny.
Her sentence was extended.
Victor received a lifetime behind federal prison walls.
Marcus was convicted for his role in the attack.
When the final verdict was announced, Martha closed her eyes.
Leo took her hand.
“It’s over.”
Martha opened her eyes slowly.
“No.”
Leo looked confused.
She smiled.
“Now it can begin.”
For the first time, Leo understood.
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Justice was not the ending.
Healing was.
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