Chapter 22 - Clara Takes the Stand
On the third day of the trial, Clara took the witness stand as the prosecution’s star witness.
The entire courtroom fell into absolute silence as she recounted the harrowing night of the fire, step by step, with unwavering courage.
She described her mother-in-law locking the door, the old maid’s brave rescue, and her husband appearing in the hallway only to push them back into the flames.
When ADA Sterling asked her to look directly at Julian, Clara turned her head and locked eyes with her ex-husband.
Julian shrank back in his chair, unable to hold her gaze for more than a second before burying his face in his hands.
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“Did you ever do anything to deserve what they tried to do to you?” Sterling asked gently.
“I only loved them and trusted them,” Clara replied clearly, her voice ringing with absolute power through the room. “That was my only crime.”
