The trial was live for everyone to see. In fact, Rowen wanted it publicized everywhere. The Edward family wanted the same. These two agendas collided — and that clash fueled the public outrage. Kate sat among the crowd in court, her heart pounding fast. “Look at her,” someone whispered. “The wife of a murderer.” “They should just sentence him to death already,” another voice hissed. Kate could hear all the whispers. Yet in all of it, she was shocked no one mentioned how Majeek was a notorious criminal himself. Soon after, the trial began. The judge took his seat, and the prosecutor stood up to present the case. All evidence pointed to Alex — his fingerprints were everywhere, and the video footage showed his actions before the murder. It was all clear enough to send him to prison for

