Chapter 3: A Desperate Woman
Emily was taken to the hospital.
Doctors confirmed she had suffered several injuries, but the baby remained stable.
Relief swept through Daniel.
Meanwhile, Vanessa insisted the recording lacked context.
"It doesn't show what Emily said to me."
Her older brother defended her.
Their parents demanded everyone "handle this privately."
Daniel refused.
"This stopped being private when Emily was hurt."
The Carter family attorney, Rebecca Lawson, arrived at the hospital that evening.
She immediately secured the original recording and obtained sworn statements from every witness.
"This footage changes everything," she said.
Emily shook her head.
"I don't want revenge."
Rebecca smiled gently.
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"Then don't seek revenge."
"Seek the truth."
