Chapter 9

Isaac and Nancy's trial proceeded quickly. With attempted murder, embezzlement, forgery, and countless crimes proven, Isaac was sentenced to 12 years in prison. On the day of the verdict, he fixed his gaze on me from the defendant's dock. He mouthed, "I'm sorry." It was too late. I sent him a message through my secretary. "Benjamin has learned to walk. He doesn't need a father who is a murderer." I heard Isaac had a tough time in prison. He was at the bottom of the hierarchy for being sentenced as a man who stole from his dying child. During recreation time, someone beat him so badly that three of his ribs snapped. From then on, he had to walk around with a hunched back. Nancy was sentenced to five years in prison. After getting out, she returned to her hometown and found a job as a cashier at a supermarket. I passed through that town on a business trip and spotted her at the supermarket. Although she was only 28 years old, the skin around her eyes was already creased with wr