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Chapter 27: Moving Forward

Author: Tommy Wright
last update publish date: 2026-01-11 23:54:38

Emily POV

Six weeks after the verdict, I sat in the same courtroom for Margaret's sentencing hearing.

The gallery was less crowded now-some journalists, a few curious observers, mostly just

victims waiting to deliver impact statements. Jason was there under marshal supervision,

his testimony having earned him a slight sentence reduction. Katerina attended via video

link from her own sentencing in another jurisdiction.

"The court will hear victim impact statements before pronouncing sentence," J
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Margaret got her karma for ruining her son’s life and marriage and of course the family of 3 his kids and his wife. Jason got a reduced sentence for telling the truth for once in his life and proven his mother guilty of her sins and violent crimes. Vanessa will raise Hope
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