“We’re here to reveal the truth,” I said calmly.
The footage played.
Her voice echoed through the room. Her intentions laid bare.
I didn’t raise my voice. I didn’t insult her.
“I heard everything,” I said. “You weren’t building a future. You were dismantling one.”
Security escorted her out.
I didn’t feel satisfaction. I felt release.
The adoption was finalized a week later.
That night, we made spaghetti. Lily stirred. Maya danced with the parmesan. We lit a candle for our mother.
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