Chapter 23 - Maya Takes the Stand
On the fourth day of the trial, Maya took the witness stand as the star prosecution witness.
The entire courtroom fell into a reverent, breathless silence as she began recounting the horrifying night on the rooftop.
She described Victoria shoving her over the edge, Maria’s brave rescue, and Daniel coldly cutting the cable with a tactical knife.
When the prosecutor asked her to look directly at her husband, Maya turned her head and locked eyes with Daniel.
Daniel shrank back into his chair, unable to hold her gaze for more than a second before burying his face in his hands in shame.
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“Did you ever do anything to deserve what they tried to do to you?” the prosecutor asked gently.
“I only loved them and trusted them,” Maya replied clearly, her voice echoing with absolute authority across the room.
