Chapter 17 - Judgment
Raymond received twenty-eight years for conspiracy, fraud, attempted murder, and crimes connected to Henry’s death.
At seventy-one, it was effectively life.
Bianca received twenty-two years.
The judge acknowledged her manipulation by Raymond.
Then she acknowledged her choices.
“Trauma explains.”
“It does not authorize.”
Julian remembered those words.
Adrian received a reduced sentence for cooperation.
Dr. Cole lost his medical license and pleaded guilty to fraud and reckless endangerment.
The mechanic received probation after cooperation.
The Hale trust transfer was voided.
Martha remained in control of her life and property.
Her first decision was unexpected.
She sold the mansion.
Julian stared at her.
“You love that house.”
“No.”
She looked toward the pool.
“I loved what I pretended happened there.”
“Families.”
“Birthdays.”
“Your father.”
“Too much of it was performance.”
She donated part of the proceeds to elder-abuse services.
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Then she bought a smaller home with no infinity pool.
