Chapter 15 - The Judge Denies Bail For The Dangerous Stepmother
Judge Harrington adjusted his reading glasses, looking directly down at Evelyn across the courtroom. “Given the severity of the charges, the threat of witness intimidation, and clear flight risk, bail is denied,” he ruled.
The gavel struck wood with a sharp, echoing crack that sounded like a final judgment on her life. Federal marshals immediately stepped forward, grabbing Evelyn’s arms to haul her back to maximum security.
She shrieked in absolute panic as she was dragged away through the heavy oak doors of the courtroom. John watched her depart without a shred of pity, emotion, or regret in his cold gray eyes.
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She had waged a silent war against his family, and she had lost everything in the most public way possible. Julian Vance offered a respectful nod, congratulating John on securing absolute legal victory.
“Your daughter is safe now, John; the nightmare is permanently behind her,” Julian assured him warmly. John nodded slowly, feeling the first true breath of relief enter his lungs in weeks.
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