My Twin Sister and I Were Blamed for Falling Down the Stairs—Then a Hidden Recording Exposed Our Stepfather, Mother, and the Inheritance Waiting for Us
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Chapter 17 - Twins Deliver Devastating Victim Impact Statements
When the time came for the victim impact statements, Clara and I walked up to the mahogany podium together.
The courtroom fell into absolute, reverent silence as Clara began to read our joint statement with unwavering strength.
“For three years, Edward Vance tried to convince us that we were worthless, invisible, and completely alone in the world,” Clara declared clearly.
“He was wrong; we had each other, we had our father’s legacy, and we had the courage to fight back,” I continued, looking Edward directly in the eye.
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Edward flinched under our steady gazes, unable to maintain eye contact for more than a single second.
When we stepped down from the podium, thunderous applause broke out in the gallery before the bailiff quickly restored order.
