LOGIN(Author’s POV)
The courtroom held its breath as the judge adjusted his glasses and looked down at the file one final time.
His voice, when it came, was steady and measured but carried the weight of everything that had been spoken within those walls.
“After reviewing the evidence, testimonies, medical and psycholog
(Author’s POV)Ivy was terrified from all the strangers coming closer to her. She instinctively leaned closer to Aurora, her shoulder brushing hers, while Kemal subtly adjusted his position, angling his body so Ivy was shielded from the worst of the chaos.“Please, no comments right now,” Owen’s voice rang out sharply, authoritative, cutting through the chaos for a moment.“Step back”.But the reporters only grew more aggressive.“Mr. Arsalan, will you take custody?”“Did you abandon her once, will you do it again?”“Is this just damage control?”
(Author’s POV)The courtroom held its breath as the judge adjusted his glasses and looked down at the file one final time.His voice, when it came, was steady and measured but carried the weight of everything that had been spoken within those walls.“After reviewing the evidence, testimonies, medical and psychological reports, and the statement given by the minor, Ivy Hayes, this court finds the accused, Eleanor Hayes, guilty on all charges” The judge said.A collective gasp rippled through the courtroom.“Guilty of prolonged emotional abuse, neglect, exploitation, and willful endangerment of a minor. Guilty of knowingly exposing her child to harm for personal gain. Guilty of failing in her fundamental
(Author’s POV)Ivy's mother attempted to avoid making eye contact with Kemal during the court hearings, but her astonishment and anxiety were evident on her face.Then the moment arrives for Ivy's statement.The courtroom seemed to grow heavier the moment the lawyer on their side stood up and called Ivy’s name.For a second, time froze.Ivy's knuckles turned white as she intertwined her fingers and her heart thundered so loudly in her chest that she was sure everyone could hear it. This was the moment, the one she had been dreading, the one she had prepared herself for over countless sleepless nights.She lifted her eyes first toward Kemal who was already looking
(Author’s POV)Finally, the day arrived. The third trial.From the early hours of the morning, the Skylar mansion carried a quiet gravity. No one rushed. No one spoke unnecessarily. Every movement was deliberate, every breath measured, as if the house itself understood the importance of what was about to unfold.Aurora stood beside Ivy, adjusting the collar of her outfit with gentle hands. Ivy looked calm on the surface, too calm but Aurora knew better. She could feel the tension in Ivy’s shoulders, the way her fingers trembled just slightly before curling into fists again. Aurora cupped her face softly.“You don’t have to be strong today,” She whispered.“Just be honest. We’ll
(Author’s POV)It had been a week since the day Kemal had taken Ivy out for their first real father–daughter outing, and in that short span of time, something gentle yet powerful had settled into everyone’s lives.For the Skylar brothers and Aurora, life had returned to a rhythm that almost felt normal again, meetings, shoots, calls, court preparations quietly running in the background. The mansion no longer felt heavy with fear or uncertainty, instead, it carried a cautious hope, the kind that didn’t shout but stayed, steady and patient.For Ivy and Kemal, the week had been transformative.Some days Kemal took her out to simple places, nothing extravagant. A bookstore where Ivy spent hours flipping through pages while Kemal watched her with a sof
(Author’s POV)Aurora descended the staircase slowly, one hand brushing the railing as if she needed something solid to steady herself. Her cheeks were still warm, her lips curved in a shy, uncontrollable smile. No matter how much she tried to focus on the present, on dinner, on the quiet hum of the mansion, her mind kept drifting back to the moments she had shared upstairs with her husbands. The closeness, the warmth, the way they looked at her as if she was their entire world.She shook her head lightly, almost laughing at herself, and headed toward the kitchen.The staff were already busy, moving with practiced efficiency. The aroma of dinner filled the air, comforting and familiar. Aurora checked on a few things, asked about the final preparations, and was just about to turn back when one of the maids appr
(Author’s POV)Mr. Skylar forced his sons to have breakfast together the next day because they had been avoiding Aurora since their wedding. That’s why Aurora was shocked to see them all together.
(Aurora’s POV)I was overjoyed when I learnt that I would be attending college and pursuing my aspirations. Next morning, I woke up with a smile for the first time in this mansion. I got ready and adjusted my dres
(Aurora’s POV)The clock struck 9 PM, and my stomach grumbled audibly, breaking the silence of my room. I hadn't eaten since breakfast, too nervous to leave my sanctuary. But now, hunger left me with no choice.
(Aurora’s POV)Mr. Skylar turned to one of the maids with a firm, but polite, instruction."Please take Aurora to her room and kindly ensure she is comfortable" He sai







