Chapter 7

The day before the hearing, Kenneth Meyer went over every piece of evidence with a fine-tooth comb, offering me a reassuring nod.

"Ms. Miller, with this evidence and the psychological evaluation report for Cassian, we have a strong case."

Yet, anxiety gnawed at me, and I couldn't sleep

Chapter 8

I met Jonathan Silva's eyes with confidence, sitting up straight in the courtroom. Sunlight streamed through the tall windows, heightening the tension between us.

"Mr. Silva, intimidation might be your usual tactic, but when it comes to my child, I won't back down," I said, my voice fir

Chapter 9

The southern city always carries a hint of salty ocean breeze in the air. Cassian and I rented an apartment in a peaceful neighborhood, surrounded by lush trees, with the distant silhouette of the sea visible.

“Mom, the sky here is so blue!” Cassian exclaimed, standing on the balcony, p