NovelEnglishChapter 348 Unraveling the Facade Maggie sat on the witness stand, looking frail.
The case she had previously filed against Abigail for her mother's murder would be tried separately. Today was Frey's special hearing.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMaggie had lost weight rapidly in just a few days, her sleepless nights evident in the severe dark circles under her eyes.
She glanced nervously at Frey, who ignored her. She had ctoo far to turn back now.
Likely, the Hill family had caused trouble for her recently, and she had also offended Nathaniel, leaving her unprotected and paying the price.
The iron door opened, and the prison guards escorted the defendant, Abigail, into the courtroom.
The jury murmured, and the judge struck his gavel to restore order.
Frey looked steadily at Abigail. In less than two months, the once polished girl from the upper class now appeared decades older, her hair cut short and messy.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHer face was pale, and her expression fierce upon seeing Frey. If not for the guards, she might have attacked her. Frey regarded her coldly. She had nearly died in prison and had summoned immense courage to survive. Abigail couldn't handle just a few days of detention? Frey smiled faintly, infuriating Abigail, who tried to lunge at her but was restrained by the guards.
Abigail's father, Michael, also attended. Frey sensed he seemed absent-minded and even fearful of Abigail.
And rightly so, Abigail had incriminating videos of him abusing young girls, including his adopted daughter. Such acts were not only shameful but also criminal While Michael appeared to champion charity, collecting countless orphans under its guise, several had died in his villa.
1.n Even in Buranda, he had crossed the line, torturing people. Yet, he had transformed into the philanthropic Mr. Michael of Saeville, visiting. orphanages and donating gifts and funds, a facade that now seemed grotesque.
Michael thought he had covered his tracks well, but now his adopted daughter held his secrets.
Abigail had been reckless, attacking Frey and leaving many clues. Frey, having endured years of humiliation, was determined to see her downfall. The evidence against Abigail was overwhelming, making it nearly impossible to overturn the case.
Nevertheless, the Hill family's lawyer was still scheming, suddenly presenting a mental illness certificate for Abigail, causing a stir in the courtroom.
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