Chapter 8 - THE TAPE THAT SHOCKED THE COURT
The courtroom lights dimmed as the large monitor mounted on the wall flickered to life.
High-definition video showed Nora lying on the cold stone porch, her lavender dress visibly stained as she begged Ethan for help.
Ethan's voice rang through the court speakers with terrifying clarity: "Don't you dare move until I come back!"
The footage caught Victoria waving her hand dismissively, saying, "Wait a few hours, it's not that serious," before walking into the house.
Gasps of horror echoed throughout the gallery as reporters furiously typed on their laptops.
Judge Vance’s face turned red with anger as he paused the video on Ethan’s cold, unfeeling expression.
"This is not a misjudgment, counselor," Judge Vance roared, slamming his wooden gavel down onto the bench. "This is shocking, callous cruelty."
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"Bail is denied!" Judge Vance declared firmly. "The defendant will remain in custody at the county jail until trial!"
Ethan collapsed back into his chair, his eyes wide with horror as two sheriff's deputies cuffed his wrists behind his back.
