Chapter 16 - The Verdict Serena was convicted.

Kidnapping.
Child abuse.
Fraud.
Conspiracy.
Unlawful confinement.
Evidence tampering.
Anthony was convicted weeks later.
Mrs. Vale received a reduced sentence for cooperation.
Rachel lost her license.
But Dominic remained missing.
And Victor wasn't free either.
The evidence Serena released triggered federal charges.
He could fight.
He had money.
Lawyers.
Influence.
Instead he pleaded guilty to what he had actually done.
Before sentencing, he asked Lily one favor.
“Don't let Ethan grow up believing I was a hero.”
She stared at him.
“You're his father.”
“That's not what I asked.”
Lily nodded.
“I'll tell him the truth.”
May you like
Victor smiled sadly.
“Good.”
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