I adopted the 16-year-old girl involved in my only daughter’s death — five years later, she whispered through tears, “Everything you know about that

He said I’d go to juvenile detention.

He said no one would believe me anyway.”

Patricia wrote steadily.

“Did anyone else hear him say this?”

“No.

It was just the two of us.”

“That’s fine.

Your testimony combined with the physical evidence and Marcus’s corroboration creates a strong foundation.” [She set down her pen.Writers Resources]

“I have to ask you both something, and I need honest answers.

Is there anything in either of your histories that Daniel could use to discredit you?

Anything he might bring up to make this look like a personal attack?”

I thought about it.

“He’ll say Ava is unstable.

That she’s been resentful.Self-Help & Motivational

That she fabricated this to punish him for something.”

“And you?”

“He’ll say I’m grieving and not thinking clearly.

That I’ve been manipulated by a troubled girl.” I met Patricia’s eyes.

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