At that moment, Sebastian submitted the evidence of Genevieve's first theft of my work.
With no defense counsel willing to represent her and the facts of my grandmother's death conclusively established, the court handed down its final sentence. On multiple combined charges, Genevieve Knight was sentenced to twenty years in prison.
I drew a long breath and let it out slowly. The guilty had finally been punished.
When I stepped out of the courthouse, the sky seemed brighter than it had been in years.
"Aurora."
Sebastian had been following close behind me the whole way. He rushed forward and caught my hand.
"Aurora, I found out the truth far too late. I have wronged you beyond measure. Please, just give me one more chance."
His eyes were red, and his fingers closed tentatively around t
