#11: The Day of Judgement
When the trial day finally came, Roger walked into the courtroom brimming with confidence. He was certain he had shaped Jasmine’s words to match his narrative, ensuring she would say exactly what he wanted. Across the room, Janet sat pale and withdrawn, still deep in the depression that had taken hold since the night the police arrived.

Roger saw her fragility as an advantage, convinced it would be easy to portray her as an unfit mother. He fully expected her accusations of abuse—but he had already crafted his defense.
