Chapter 214

But Clara’s trial still wasn’t made public. The whole legal process wasn’t that complicated. Clara had a lawyer, sure— But when she gave up on her own defense, even the best attorney couldn’t save her. Besides, a lot of it... were things she’d rather not relive. She had no plans to pick open her wounds in front of a crowd again. And even if she did, who would really believe her? Throughout the trial, Clara was oddly calm. It was like she was sitting in the back, just listening to someone else’s case. So everything went through fast, almost automatic. She was charged with double homicide. Twenty years in prison, no chance of parole. The best two decades of her life—gone, locked behind bars. And once she got out… There’d be pretty much nothing left. Clara knew exactly what that meant. Still, the only thing she did was let out a faint smile, Like she wasn’t even bothered by it. Then she was taken away. Off to the women’s prison at the outskirts of River City. ... Zurich, Switzerland. Etha