The judge , receiving the verdict , struck the gavel once more .
She said , Regarding the accusation that Elena forced Jake to spend money , the court finds it unsubstantiated .
Elena is not guilty .
> I couldnt help but let out a derisive laugh .
In an instant , Jake and his familys triumphant expressions froze.§ The crowd erupted again .
This is twisted .
[ Unbelievable Is this court rigged ? Elena deserves to rot in hell .
The judge had to restore order .
Then the trail continued .
The next charge was that I had abused my son .
} The memory shifted to three years after I married into the Morris family .
1 had just given birth to my son .
In the delivery room , I weakly opened my eyes and saw Jake and his family , all beaming .
My mother in law , Dana Morris , held the baby joyfully .
Elena , youve given our family a big , healthy boy .
Thank you .
Jake squeezed my hand .
Honey , thank you .

His sister , Nicole Morris , chimed in sweetly , Elena , dont worry about a thing .
Ill handle all the housework while you recover .
Everything seemed harmonious .
But the moment I laid eyes on the baby , my expression darkened .
This isnt my child .
Wheres my baby ? I demanded .
The courtroom gasped in unison .
On the screen , Dana and Jake exchanged a nervous glance.§ What are you talking about ? This is your baby , Dana stammered .
I grabbed her hair , screaming , You witch .
This isnt my child .
Do you think I wouldnt recognize my own baby ? Give me back my child .
3:40 PM Give me back my child .
5 0 My shrill voice seemed to tear through the courtroom ceiling as I yanked several strands of hair from her head .
Dana cried out in pain , and Jake hurriedly led her and Nicole out of the hospital room .
Later , after I was discharged , I remained distant from Billy Morris .
I rarely held him , and we never bonded.§ In the next scene , Billy was crying , burning up with fever .
But I barely glanced at him before slinging my bag over my shoulder and walking out the door .
Jake called me , his voice sharp with accusation .

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Our son had a fever , and you just left ? Where are you ? } I answered coldly , If hes sick , take him to the hospital .
Dont call me .
Without another word , I boarded a plane and flew out of town .
My indifference , mixed with the sound of Billy crying , echoed through the courtroom .
} The audiences fury reached a fever pitch .
Jake and his family looked more victorious than ever .
But just then , the judge received the next verdict .
The audience held their breath .
How could she deny her own child ? } Shes a monster in human skin .
} ] Judge , convict her already .
I cant stand it .
} Everyone raised their voices .
} Jake and his family grew even more complacent .
The verdict for this session was then delivered .
I was still found not guilty .
The audience below began to shout , claiming the trial was unfair .
} The judge began to announce the decision .
} She said , The court will now announce the verdict of this trial .

Jake , along with Dana and Nicole , arrogantly lifted their heads .
The audience below chanted in unison , Guilty ! Guilty ! Guilty ! But after a brief pause , the judges deep voice cut through the noise .
W x y K Y Y Y Y 4 q x W Y Y Y Y v W M x W W W W ZW M & M M w Y Y W W W g W B q q y y x x 7 M She said , After reviewing the evidence , the court finds the defendant , Elena Mann , not guilty of all three charges .
A dead silence fell over the courtroom.8 I allowed myself a small smile , and it seemed to cut Jake like a blade .
The anger on his face was unmistakable .
This is impossible ! > How can a woman like her be innocent ? The judge is corrupt .
This court is a sham .
Cries of outrage filled the air .
Jake shouted about the injustice , threatening to destroy the judges stand .
Dana and Nicole wept , claiming it was all a conspiracy .
The reporters raised their cameras , ready to capture this historic moment .
I remained calm .
You havent seen all of my memories yet .
You should keep watching.
But be warned .
The next scene might be a little too much for some .
Hold up your cameras and record all this .
Im about to show you the truth .