Chapter 356

As Mrs. Winters stepped down from the witness stand, her gaze briefly met Emmeline’s.

The older woman gave her a small nod, a silent gesture of support that brought unexpected tears to Emmeline’s eyes.

She blinked them away quickly, not wanting to appear emotional in front of the jury. The men and women who would decide her fate sat in their box, some taking notes, others watching the proceedings with expressions that revealed nothing of their thoughts.

Brody turned his attention to the judge. “Your Honor, I’d like to call the second witness, Mrs. Kim Minnie,” he announced.

Minnie rose from her seat. Unlike Mrs. Winters’ cautious movements, she walked with purpose, her bright pink coat standing out vividly against the muted browns and grays that dominated the courtroom’s decor.

The security officer led her to the stand.

When she reached the witness stand, she raised her right hand without prompting, clearly familiar with the procedure. “I, Kim Min