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Chapter 18 - The Trial Preparation

As the trial date approached in October, Assistant District Attorney Sarah Vance met with Natalie and Maisie to prepare the little girl for her court deposition.

Maisie was much stronger now, her vibrant spirit returning day by day as she attended specialized trauma therapy sessions in Austin.

“You won't have to look at Vivian in the courtroom, sweetie,” Sarah explained gently, showing her the private video link room.

“You can talk to us right here in this quiet, safe room, and the judge will listen to every single word you say.”

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Maisie nodded bravely, clutching her favorite stuffed rabbit against her chest.

“I want to tell the judge what she did,” Maisie said clearly. “So she can't ever lock anyone else in a dark shed again.”

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