Chapter 4: Justice Arrives
Weeks later, the courtroom remained packed.
Former neighbors testified.
Bank employees testified.
Medical experts documented years of untreated injuries.
The birthday guests testified about Julian's own confession.
One by one...
Every excuse collapsed.
Julian insisted he had only been "disciplining" his wife.
The jury deliberated less than three hours.
The verdict was unanimous.
Guilty.
Financial fraud.
Forgery.
Coercion.
Domestic assault.
Evidence tampering.
Ofelia was also convicted for participating in the financial scheme and helping conceal the crimes.
As deputies escorted Julian away, he looked toward Valeria.
She met his eyes.
There was no anger.
No hatred.
Only peace.
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For the first time since her wedding day...
She no longer looked afraid.
