All Chapters of The Mother I Left Behind: Chapter 11

My mother smiled faintly.That was when the prosecutor presented new evidence.The diary, along with the pictures from the secret room, was projected on the screen.My mother's smile dropped in an instant.She was horrified to the point of shaking. There was an unmistakable look of horror and disbelief in her eyes.“No… how could you…”Then, the prosecutor turned to me and motioned, “Miss Isabel, you may now provide your testimony as a witness.”I got up and walked to the witness stand.I did not look at anyone. My gaze was solely fixed on the pale-faced woman in the defendant's stand.I picked up the diary.“April 15th. Sunny Day. When Isabel smiled at me today, I noticed how her eyes looked just like Astrid’s.”My voice echoed across the silent courtroom.I did not continue reading its contents and proceeded to shut it instead.Then, I turned to my mother and stated blankly, “You don't love me.“You only love that girl who looks just like me. Your deceased twin sister,