She struck the young mother to the floor, confident her cruel secret was safe behind closed doors. Then the husband walked in.
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Chapter 7 - The Poisoned TrustThe police had not yet arrived.
But the evidence had already changed everything.
Claire looked at Evelyn.
“Why would you do this?”
Evelyn's expression hardened.
“Because you took my son from me.”
“I never took him.”
“You did.”
Her voice cracked.
“You married him. You gave him a child. Suddenly, everything belonged to you.”
Claire's eyes filled with tears.
“I wanted a family.”
“You wanted mine.”
Marcus stepped forward.
“No. You destroyed yours.”
Evelyn's eyes flickered.
For a brief second, something resembling regret appeared.
Then it vanished.
She turned toward the door.
Marcus blocked her path.
“Where are you going?”
“I need air.”
“You're not leaving.”
She looked at him with hatred.
“You'll regret this.”
May you like
Marcus answered quietly.
“No. I regret waiting this long.”
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Chapter 8 - SirensThe sirens grew louder.
Chapter 9 - The RecordingThe officer showed Claire and Marcus the tablet.
Chapter 10 - The Woman Behind the CurtainAs officers searched the mansion, they discovered something else.
Chapter 11 - The Husband’s GuiltLater that evening, after Evelyn had been taken away, Marcus sat beside Claire in the darkened nursery.
Chapter 12 - The Trial BeginsThe weeks that followed were brutal.
Chapter 13 - The Last LieEvelyn's attorney attempted one final strategy.
