Chapter 13 - Courtroom Victory

Three months passed quickly in the city of Boston.
The formal divorce and criminal trial convened on Monday.
Judge Harrison presided over the grand marble court floor.
Daniel sat at defense table wearing an orange jumpsuit.
Heavy iron chains bound his wrists and ankles tightly.
Vanessa sat behind him, served as a state witness.
Evelyn Hart presented the yellow envelope files to jury.
The jury deliberated for only fifteen short minutes total.
"On all counts of fraud and theft, guilty."
Judge Harrison sentenced Daniel to twelve years in prison.
Full legal custody of Noah was granted to me.
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I walked out the courthouse steps into bright sun.
📖 Chapter 14 brings a peaceful afternoon at the new beach house. Keep reading before the final shock. 👇