evidence.”
“This wasn’t an isolated incident. It’s
happened before. I’ve kept quiet, for Mark’s sake.”
“But I see now… my silence only made things
worse.
She turned to me, her voice dripping with false concern.
“Lisa, please… just admit what you did. It’s not too late.”
“If you show remorse, Mark and I will forgive
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you. We’ll write a letter to the judge, ask for
leniency.”
“You’re still his wife… my… sister–in–law. I don’t want to see you go to jail.”
She played the part of the compassionate, forgiving friend perfectly.
She’d said almost the same words in my past life.
Back then, I’d been too shocked, too focused
on her lies, to play along. My anger, my
denials, had only fueled the fire.
This time, I wouldn’t give them the
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satisfaction.
I would return the favor, with interest.
“Sarah,” I said, my voice calm, “I
acknowledge your accusation. But I also have
the right to prove my innocence.”
“No judge has convicted me. This isn’t over.”
“Why are you so eager to condemn me in the
media? Are you trying to incite a public lynching? Aren’t you afraid of the
consequences?”
Sarah froze, a flicker of panic in her eyes. My
words whicnarod narlior had clearly struck a
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words, whispered earlier, had clearly struck a
nerve.
Mark stepped forward, his voice laced with
righteous anger.
“Lisa! For God’s sake! I’m trying to be merciful! Sarah’s offering you a way out!”
“You’re being arrogant! Defiant! Just wait
until the evidence comes back! You’ll pay for this!”
I met his gaze, a cold smile playing on my lips.
“Is that so? I’ll be waiting.”
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I ignored them, leaning back in my chair,
closing my eyes.
Four hours later, the results arrived.
The officer’s voice was grim.
“Lisa Davis, the videos provided by Mr. Davis
and Ms. Miller are authentic. No signs of tampering.”
“The oxygen lines on their dive suits were indeed cut.”
“We also found a knife in your locker, matching the cuts. Your fingerprints are on
the handle.”
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“Ms. Miller’s medical reports corroborate her
claims of assault.
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“Based on this evidence, we’re placing you
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