Chapter 15 - Eleanor’s Pathetic Plea For Mercy Is Denied
Eleanor’s defense attorney stood up, offering a trembling plea for house arrest based on his client's advanced age and health.
Judge Harrison silenced the defense instantly with a sharp wave of his hand, leaning forward over the wooden bench.
“Mrs. Sterling, your actions reflect a calculated, sociopathic disregard for human life, family, and federal law,” Judge Harrison stated sternly.
“You weaponized your social standing to terrorize an innocent mother and starve an innocent child.”
Eleanor stood up at the defense table, her voice shaking as she pointed a frail finger toward Julian in the gallery.
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“Julian! Have mercy on your own mother! Don't let them do this to me!” she wailed hysterically across the courtroom.
Julian didn't flinch, maintaining a cold, unyielding gaze that communicated absolute finality.
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