#Chapter 368: The Whole Truth

Abby “Do you, Abby, swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth?” I hold my hand up in the air and nod solemnly. “I do.” “Let us begin.” Despite the lump in my throat, I feel shockingly optimistic about today. Maybe it’s the fact that the sun is shining through the large window of this conference room, promising the warmth of spring outside. Maybe it’s because Karl is by my side to support me. Or maybe it’s the fact that Damon is sitting across from me, surrounded by lawyers with a terrified look in his eyes. I want nothing more than to put this man behind bars for a long, long time after what he’s done, not just to me, but to other women as well. That’s why I agreed to Officer Martinez’s request for me to show up at this deposition—so I can give my side of the story in front of a judge. Beside me, Karl gives my hand a bolstering squeeze beneath the table. I meet his gaze briefly, and he gives me an encouraging nod. Our lawyer, Mr. Hayes, sits calmly sh