Chapter 279

In the courtroom, Ejay took the stand, his demeanor a mixture of defiance and a tinge of desolation. As he recounted the events and his relationship with the Azzua family, his testimony painted a poignant yet turbulent picture, revealing the depths of a fractured bond.

"I grew up with a void," Ejay began, his voice carrying a hint of bitterness. "A void that no amount of wealth or privilege could fill. My father's absence, the sense of abandonment—it gnawed at me every day."

Ejay's testimony delved into the complexities of his upbringing, highlighting the emotional scars left by his fractured family dynamic. He portrayed a narrative of feeling sidelined, overlooked, and yearning for a sense of belonging that seemed elusive.

"The Azzuas had everything I wanted—stability, love, unity," he continued, his words tinged with a sense of longing. "But I was always an outsider, never truly part of their world. No matter how hard I tried, I felt like I was always on the perip