Chapter 7

The trial lasted three weeks.
I testified once.
I did not speak about every cruel thing Grant had said during our marriage.
I did not need to.
The hospital records showed he refused medical authorization.
The divorce documents showed the timing.
The messages to Sienna showed intent.
The financial documents showed the theft.
But I told the jury about my children.
I told them how Grant left before asking whether they were alive.
I told them I woke up believing I had lost everything.
Then I learned I had something stronger than his money.
I had the truth.
Grant was convicted.
The judge sentenced him to prison.
When he was led away, he looked at me.
For the first time, he looked small.
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I felt no pleasure in it.
Only relief.