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…
Tyler’s newness in his suit looked painful beside him.
Ava could have asked whether Lily saw the loud man in the courtroom. She had the legal path to do it, if she stepped carefully. Instead, she heard Dr. Bell’s warning and chose not to build a bridge out of wishful thinking. She moved on to foundation for the next witness.
