Chapter 4: Justice Before Birth

Chapter 4: Justice Before Birth
Ryan insisted Emily had invented everything.
Linda claimed the bruises came from clumsiness.
Neither explanation survived.
Medical experts confirmed the injuries matched repeated physical abuse.
The recordings destroyed every lie.
Neighbors testified they often heard Emily begging for help.
Delivery drivers admitted Linda always refused to let anyone speak to Emily alone.
Three weeks before Emily's due date, the judge denied Ryan's request for bail.
"This court believes the defendant presents an extraordinary danger to both the victim and her unborn child."
Ryan looked toward Emily.
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She didn't look back.
For the first time since their wedding, he had no control over her.