Chapter 412

Madeline's face turned ghostly white as she glared at Cilix.

"You're lying! My mom would never take illegal drugs! Her records only show mental trauma. You and the Sanders family, you all cornered her bit by bit until she had nowhere left to turn. Now ,you want to pin the blame on her for taking her medication? That's low, even for you!"

The judge rapped the gavel and barked, "Silence in the court!"

Caleb quickly pulled Madeline back. "Madeline, stay composed. Don't let them get to you."

Madeline clenched her jaw, her eyes snapping away as she stood and headed for the door.

With Tanner and Zander backtracking on their stories, the case against Lydia was falling apart.

With Sherah a no-show and Bella's old medical records coming to light, the whole murder-by-med-switch story was crumbling.

Hanging around there was pointless.

Yeneth felt torn. She was curious about the verdict but worried about Madeline.

After a moment's hesitation, she decided to follow her out.

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Stepping ou