The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 812

Cassidy's voice was steady, almost as if she were recounting someone else's story rather than her own harrowing experiences. "I spent most of my time at Havenwood. Then, out of the blue, she decided to bring me back home. And for some twisted reason, she even slashed my wrist."

She slowly extended her arm.

The scars on her fair arms, visible beneath the sleeveless dress she wore, had mostly faded into faint lines.

Yet, even these healed scars were a shocking sight.

One could only imagine the kind of life Cassidy had endured over the years.

Despite her calm demeanor, anyone with a basic understanding of psychology could spot the uncontrollable trembling of her body. It was as though the mere mention of her past brought a hidden agony to the surface, vividly displayed in those subtle tremors.

No one doubted the truth behind Cassidy's words.

The scars on her body were proof enough of her suffering.

Some in the audience couldn't help but cast sympathetic glances her way.

Cassidy noticed but chose to ignore them. She laid her right arm flat, drawing attention to the scar that measured a good two inches-a testament to the severity of her injury.

The camera zoomed in, giving the online audience a clear view of Cassidy's scar.

Anyone with medical knowledge could tell at a glance how critical her condition must have been.

Zinnia, this was a blatant disregard for Cassidy's life!

"That scar," Cassidy continued, "is why I ended up in the ER for two hours. If it weren't for sheer luck, I might not be here today, speaking to you all."

shifted back to Zinnia. "Judge, doesn't this count

I swear it wasn't me! She did this to herself; it has

Zinnia was in denial.

to face the consequences. Going to jail was not an option, especially with a

won't help you, Zinnia. I have videos, recordings. Did you really

Zinnia was taken aback.

at her daughter. Despite

academics and other areas. But to Zinnia, that meant little;

only Austin

not being harsher, wishing she had ended Cassidy's life

having watched the drama unfold, nudged Percival

understanding the cue, subtly signaled Thomas outside the courtroom. Thomas, who had

that moment, Vivienne

charges against Zinnia for incitement to grievous bodily harm, financial destruction

courtroom gasped at

to the darker aspects of humanity, was taken

to speak but, remembering the decorum of the court, chose to remain silent, gesturing for Vivienne

silent for

however, sensed something ominous. It seemed Vivienne had planned this moment meticulously, using it

surely better ways to clear the

Ramona couldn't understand, and

restrained by the

more baffled.

elaborate game, a mere pawn

tide turned against him, escape seemed impossible

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