Chapter 137

Megan's POV

I woke up with a start, my heart racing as I realized that today was the day. The day I had been dreading, the day I had been trying to prepare for, but still felt utterly unprepared for. The day of my arraignment.

I could not believe it had come to this. Me, Megan, would be standing in front of a judge, facing charges that could change my life forever.

 I felt like I was in a nightmare, like this was all some terrible dream that I would wake up from soon.

But deep down, I knew it wasn't a dream. It was my reality now. And I had to face it head on.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm my nerves. I had to get through this. I had to be strong. For myself, for my daughter, for my future.

I threw off the covers and got out of bed, my legs shaking as I made my way to the shower.

I needed to get ready, needed to face whatever today brought with courage and determination.

But as I stood under the water, I cou