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CHAPTER 74 – TESTIMONY 2

Author: Ssally
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Ronan’s POV

My blood went cold. We hadn’t planned for this—hadn’t prepared Alina to take the stand today.

“She is, Your Honor,” Rios said, glancing back at us. “Miss Hart is present in the courtroom.”

“Then I’d like to hear from her,” Reynolds said. “Miss Hart, please approach the witness stand.”

Alina’s hand found mine under the table, squeezing hard. “I don’t…I’m not ready…”

“You are,” I whispered. “Just tell the truth. That’s all you need to do.”

She stood on shaking legs and moved to the witness stand, every eye in the courtroom tracking her movement. The bailiff swore her in, and she sat, looking small and vulnerable in the formal setting.

“Miss Hart,” Reynolds said, her voice gentler now. “I understand this is difficult. But I need to hear directly from you about the alleged attempts on your life since your father’s arrest. Can you describe what happened at the hospital yesterday?”

Alina took a deep breath, and despite her fear, her voice was calm when she spoke.

“A woman posing
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