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CHAPTER 71: THE CALM BEFORE
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Killed By My Husband But Reborn A Supermodel CHAPTER 90: ELARA'S DECISION
After Alice's testimony, Elara cannot sleep.She lies in the dark listening to Kieran breathe beside her. He fell asleep quickly, exhausted from weeks of sitting through the trial. But Elara's mind will not stop.She keeps thinking about the jury. About the uncertainty she saw on their faces after Chen's cross-examination. About how effectively he dismantled Alice's credibility. About how the defense has spent two weeks painting Lucas as a grieving widower betrayed by an obsessive mistress.The prosecution's case is strong. But is it strong enough?Alice's testimony was powerful but damaged. The financial evidence is compelling but indirect. The poison vial proves murder happened but not who ordered it. Every piece of evidence points at Lucas but nothing puts the order directly in his hands.Chen is too good. He has turned this trial into a question of reasonable doubt. And reasonable doubt is all Lucas needs.Elara sits up carefully so she does not wake Kieran. She goes to the kitche
Killed By My Husband But Reborn A Supermodel CHAPTER 89: ALICE TESTIFIES
The courtroom is completely silent when Alice Chen takes the stand.Elara has not seen Alice since the psychiatric facility. That was months ago. Alice looked broken then, medicated and strapped to a bed.She looks different now. Prison has changed her. The honey-blonde hair is darker, pulled back in a simple braid. The expensive clothes are gone, replaced by a plain gray suit. The doe eyes that always looked innocent and calculating at the same time now just look tired.Alice sits in the witness box and does not look at Lucas. She keeps her eyes on DA Morrison."Ms. Chen," Morrison begins. "Please state your relationship to the defendant.""I was Lucas Hart's mistress for three years," Alice says. Her voice is steady but quiet. "We began our affair approximately six months after he married Rachel Hart.""Did the defendant know you were having an affair while married?""Yes. He initiated it. He contacted me after we met at a business conference. He told me his marriage was loveless. T
Killed By My Husband But Reborn A Supermodel CHAPTER 88: LUCAS'S TRIAL BEGINS
The trial starts on a cold Monday morning in February. Elara sits in the courtroom gallery with Kieran beside her. She does not have to be here. The prosecution did not call her as a witness. But she needs to see this. She needs to watch Lucas face justice for what he did to Rachel.The courtroom is packed. Journalists fill half the gallery. Cameras are not allowed inside but they line the courthouse steps outside. This is the biggest trial of the year. Wealthy businessman accused of murdering his wife for her trust fund. The media loves it.Lucas enters in handcuffs and a prison jumpsuit. Orange does not suit him. He looks thinner than when Elara last saw him. Prison food and stress have aged him. His hair is graying at the temples. Dark circles shadow his eyes.When his eyes scan the gallery, they land on Elara. For a moment, their gazes lock. Lucas's expression is unreadable. Then the bailiff directs him to sit at the defense table and the moment passes.Lucas's defense team is exp
Killed By My Husband But Reborn A Supermodel CHAPTER 87: BONDING WITH JULIAN
The visits become routine. Monday, Wednesday, Saturday at two o'clock. Elara is never late. She arrives early every time and sits in her car working up the courage to knock on Julian's door.After the first week, Amanda the supervisor becomes less intrusive. She sits in the corner reading instead of taking constant notes. She tells Elara that the visits are going well. That the bond between Elara and Ethan is healthy and strong.After the second week, Julian starts staying in the room during visits. At first, Elara finds this awkward. She wants private time with her son. But gradually, she realizes Julian's presence is not intrusive. He sits quietly reading or grading papers while Elara plays with Ethan.Sometimes Julian offers helpful suggestions. "He likes it when you sing that song. He always calms down when I sing it too." Or, "If you rub his back in circles, he falls asleep faster."Elara appreciates the tips even though it hurts that Julian knows these things about her son. Thes
Killed By My Husband But Reborn A Supermodel CHAPTER 86: FIRST VISIT
Saturday arrives too slowly and too fast at the same time. Elara wakes at dawn even though the visit is not until two in the afternoon. She cannot sleep. Cannot eat. Cannot think about anything except seeing Ethan.Kieran offers to come with her but Elara says no. This first visit should be just her and Ethan. Kieran understands. He kisses her forehead and tells her to take all the time she needs.Elara changes clothes three times. Nothing feels right. Finally, she settles on jeans and a soft sweater. Comfortable. Maternal. She wants to be able to hold Ethan without worrying about wrinkling expensive fabric.She arrives at Julian's address fifteen minutes early. The house is in a quiet suburban neighborhood. Trees line the street. Children's bikes sit in driveways. It is so normal it feels surreal.Julian's house is a modest two-story with blue shutters and a small front porch. Nothing like Lucas's cold penthouse or the Vaughn estate's fortress. This is a home where people live simply
Killed By My Husband But Reborn A Supermodel CHAPTER 85: THE VERDICT
Elara does not sleep after the mysterious texts. She sits in the dark staring at her phone, wondering if Lucas really knows or if he is just guessing. Wondering what he will do with the information if he does know.By morning, she has decided not to tell Kieran. Not yet. She has enough to worry about with the custody hearing today. The judge will make her final ruling. Everything Elara has fought for comes down to this moment.She dresses carefully in a navy blue suit that makes her look professional and maternal. She pulls her hair back simply. No dramatic makeup, no model glamour. She wants to look like a mother, not a supermodel.Kieran is quiet during breakfast. He knows how much today matters. He holds her hand as they drive to the courthouse.Margaret and Tom meet them outside. "Ready?" Margaret asks.Elara nods even though she is not ready. She will never be ready to hear a judge decide her son's fate.The courtroom is almost empty. Just the lawyers, Julian and his team, a cour
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