Michael’s mind raced as he stood there, trying to process what he was witnessing. He had always trusted Gloria, but the scene before him made him question everything. His heart ached at the thought that anyone could harm his precious Emily, and he knew he had to act quickly to protect her. Pushing the door…
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Arthur swallowed hard, nodding frantically. “I’m… I’m sorry, Judge Vance. Brad will apologize to Lily. This… this whole thing has been a terrible misunderstanding.” Karen tried to interject, but Arthur silenced her with a desperate glance, understanding the precariousness of their situation. He bent down to pick up his briefcase, perhaps hoping he could gather…
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