Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Death Benefit: Kabanata 11 - Kabanata 12

Craig was sitting in the chair by my bed, cradling Ginger in his lap, fast asleep. Nearby, Dr. Kelly leaned against the wall, heavy dark circles hanging under her eyes.James Hawthorn was there too, holding an official document in his hand."You're awake?" James smiled softly. "I've got good news for you. The court reached a verdict in the first-instance trial."Daniel Mason was convicted of attempted murder and sentenced to twelve years in state prison. Sandra Warren was convicted as an accomplice to attempted murder and sentenced to eight years."Furthermore, the court has permanently stripped both of them of their parental and legal guardianship rights."I leaned my head back against the pillow, staring up at the ceiling.Twelve and eight years… It was enough.Not because of the severity of the sentence, but because from this day forward, I would never have to look at that whiteboard again. That countdown had finally hit zero, and yet, I was still alive."Mr. Hawthorn?" I