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Chapter 16 - THE FINAL DECREE

The courtroom was empty save for the judge, Mae, and her lawyer. Theo appeared via video link from the county jail. He looked haggard, his arrogant posture replaced by a defeated slump.

The judge granted the divorce, sole custody to Mae, and a permanent restraining order. Theo didn't say a word. As the screen faded to black, Mae felt a physical weight lift off her shoulders.

She walked out of the courthouse into the bright morning sun. She was free.

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