The courtroom was colder than Charlotte expected. She sat at the witness table, binder open, pen aligned perfectly with its spine.
The judge adjusted her glasses. “Ms. Hale, you may testify."
Charlotte stood. “I am a licensed physician. I am also the legal guardian of Daisy Briggs, the daughter of Amelia Briggs, who died in prison after repeated assaults by guards bribed to target us."
A murmur rippled through the gallery.
The prosecutor stepped forward. “And who arranged those bribes?"
Charlotte didn't look away from Lisa. “Lisa Grant."
Lisa sat with her attorney, hair immaculate, eyes flat.
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The video played—grainy footage of her stirring Zach's milk, the stills of her entering the victim's hospital room after the hit-and-run.
The guard captain testified next, voice low. “She
