After I Died, He Truly Panicked
“First, we establish a mental health history. You’ll undergo evaluations with a psychiatrist. We’ll highlight instability, stress, and trauma. The kidnapping, Mia and Ivan, can be reframed as an ‘episode,’ a break from reality where you thought you were protecting them rather than harming them.”
I tilted my head, feigning thought. “So instead of the villain, I become the tragic, broken woman who lost touch with reality?”
“Exactly. With unlawful restraint, we’ll argue diminished capacity. You weren’t thinking rationally, you didn’t comprehend the full extent of your actions.”
“And the bullet that kissed Maxwell’s shoulder?” I asked, letting a smile tug at my lips.
“That’s aggravated assault w
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