Sean returned just as Eloise’s wounds were redressed. She immediately rushed forward to ask, “How did it go, Sean? How’s Meredith—”

“Evidence is conclusive. The judge ruled Meredith a 12-year time in prison.”

“No!” Eloise’s expression paled as her vision went black. She almost fainted over.

Sean immediately went to hold her. “We’ve done everything we can, Eloise.”

“So what? We still couldn’t save our precious daughter in the end!” Eloise cried heartbreakingly. “The lawyer said he could 10