Judge Branham slammed his gavel. “This court will recess for forty-five minutes,” he announced, voice tight. “Counselors, I suggest you prepare explanations.” As Lydia hugged her daughter, trembling with relief and fear, Victor Hale stood at the far end of the room, dialing his phone, his face cold, calculating, and very, very angry.
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