The little girl hadn’t spoken since the night her mother was found on the kitchen floor! Then the court dog lowered his head-and she whispered one sentence toward the defense table…

judge said. “And a child witness is entitled not to be needlessly damaged by the process. The dog stays. Counsel will maintain distance.”

Lily did not understand the ruling. She understood only that Boone was not leaving. She slid one arm around his neck and rested her cheek against the side of his head.

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