Chapter 8 - CATHERINE
Catherine had lived under Vanessa’s identity whenever legal risk increased.
Sometimes Vanessa attended school events.
Sometimes Catherine.
Sophie had been raised by two women believing they shared one maternal role.
Neither child nor outsiders knew.
Catherine contacted investigators voluntarily.
She said Vanessa controlled her through money and medical care.
She also admitted helping steal Sophie.
Victim and participant.
Both.
Catherine revealed Daniel planned a second identity switch after taking Liam.
Vanessa would become the public mother.
Catherine would take Liam overseas for research.
Two children divided between family and laboratory.
The apartment knocks were meant to begin that transfer.
Then Catherine provided the location of Daniel’s hidden records.
A storage unit contained contracts, cameras, medications, and a future death certificate.
Maya Carter.
Cause: postpartum suicide.
Date: three days after the note.
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Daniel had not planned only incapacity.
If the custody petition failed, I was supposed to die.
