Chapter 11
The judge allowed Lily to make a victim impact statement directly to the court prior to formal sentencing.
Lily stood at the podium, looking directly into the eyes of the woman who had tried to steal her life.
"You thought my size meant I was weak, but true strength comes from truth and courage," Lily declared firmly.
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"You destroyed yourself the moment you chose cruelty over love," she added with absolute moral authority.
The courtroom gallery burst into spontaneous applause, forcing the bailiff to restore order.
