Chapter 9 - THE COURTROOM The courtroom was packed.
Victoria entered surrounded by attorneys.
Elena sat beside Ethan.
Lily remained outside with a trusted family friend.
When the judge entered, everyone stood.
The case began.
Victoria's attorney argued that Elena had manipulated the entire situation.
Then Daniel presented the letters.
Twelve letters.
All addressed to Ethan.
All intercepted.
The courtroom became silent.
Then came the banking records.
Then the doctor's testimony.
Finally came the DNA results.
Victoria's story collapsed piece by piece.
When the judge asked whether she had known about Lily, Victoria refused to answer.
Daniel placed the final document on the table.
A handwritten note.
Victoria's handwriting.
Make sure Ethan never finds out.
Ethan stared at it.
His eyes closed.
The judge ordered further proceedings.
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Victoria was facing serious criminal consequences.
For the first time, she looked afraid.
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