Chapter 16 - The Hearing
Months later, the legal proceedings surrounding Trevor and Gerald's conduct moved forward.
I attended when required.
I testified truthfully.
Nothing more.
Nothing less.
Hailey testified too.
So did Melissa.
So did Dad.
Watching my family describe their mistakes under oath was surreal.
No screaming.
No dramatic music.
Just facts.
Dates.
Messages.
Signatures.
Money.
Trevor sat quietly.
For once, charm couldn't rewrite documents.
Outside afterward, reporters waited.
One shouted:
"Claire! Do you feel vindicated?"
I stopped.
Then answered:
"I feel finished."
And walked away.
That became the quote everyone shared.
But they didn't understand what I meant.
Finished wasn't victory.
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Finished meant Trevor no longer occupied every room in my mind.
That was better.
