CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIX – THE COURT CASE DEEPENS

Throughout the proceedings, Deonna found herself continually glancing at Logan. His initial shock had given way to a look of deep distress. She could see him conferring with his lawyer, his gestures becoming increasingly agitated. Finally, after what felt like hours, Amelia called her final witness. "Your Honor, I'd like to call Emma Lawson to the stand." A hush fell over the courtroom as Emma entered. She walked to the witness stand with an air of defiance, but Deonna could see the fear in her eyes. Under Amelia's questioning, Emma's facade began to crumble. She initially denied any wrongdoing, but as Amelia presented piece after piece of evidence, her story began to unravel. "Ms. Lawson," Amelia said, her voice sharp, "can you explain this email, where you discuss 'taking Deonna down a peg'? Or these text messages, where you strategize about how to make her look unfit as a mother?" Emma's composure finally broke. "You don't understand," she said, her voice cracking. "Logan and I