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Judge Morrison, a man whose silver hair and lined face suggested he’d seen every variety of human cruelty, leaned forward. “Mrs. Brown, you’ve been caring for these children since they were 3 years old?”
“Yes, your honor.” My voice came out steadier than I felt.
Behind Rachel, I caught sight of my boys—my grandsons—now 17, and towering over most adults in the courtroom. Daniel sat between his brothers, his jaw clenched in that way that reminded me so painfully of their father. Marcus had his hands folded, knuckles white, while David stared at the floor as if he could disappear into the worn carpet.
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