Chapter 25 - FEDERAL INDICTMENT
Three months later, the federal court in Denver, Colorado, delivered its final verdict.
Agatha Thorne, formerly known as Eleanor Vance, was found guilty on thirty-four federal counts, including capital murder, child abuse, and grand larceny.
She was sentenced to life imprisonment at the ADX Florence supermax prison without the possibility of parole.
As federal marshals led her out of the courtroom in heavy leg irons, she turned to look at Nora sitting in the front gallery.
Agatha’s eyes were cold, hollow, and defeated, her grand socialite persona completely eroded away.
Nora didn't flinch, holding Ethan on her lap while Marcus held baby Maya beside her.
Chloe, who had agreed to serve two years of probation for her minor role under duress, walked over to Nora outside the courtroom.
"Nora," Chloe said softly, her eyes red from crying. "Can you ever forgive me for what I did?"
Nora looked at her sister for a long moment, remembering the terror in the Charleston courtyard.
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"I can't forget what happened, Chloe," Nora answered honestly. "But for Maya’s sake, we can try to rebuild."
Chloe nodded tearfully, hugging her sister tightly before stepping toward her court officer.
