Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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90 Will I Get Bail? (Winona)

I sit in the courtroom, my heart pounding as I wait for the judge to enter. The room is filled with people, their eyes on me, their whispers echoing in my ears. The weight of their judgment feels like a physical burden.

My anxiety is overwhelming. I glance around the room, seeing faces that seem familiar, faces from the media coverage, and even faces of those who might be curious about the high-profile case. It's suffocating. Gordon Brown sits beside me, his expression calm and focused. He's been my rock through this nightmare, and I cling to the hope that he can get me out on bail. I need so badly to see Abby again. The thought of her bright, innocent face keeps me grounded.

"Stay calm, Winona, and above all, be sincere. Judge Harper can see straight through bullshit." Gordon whispers. "Don't say anything unless she addresses you directly."

"All rise," the bailiff announces, and we stand as the judge enters. Judge Harper is a stern-looking woman with piercing eyes that seem to see right through me. She takes her seat and looks down at us, her gaze intense and unwavering. "This is a hearing to determine whether-bail will be granted to the defendant, Winona Nolan, who is accused of attempted murder," she begins, her voice firm and authoritative. "Given the violent nature of the offense, I am inclined to deny bail. However, I will hear arguments from both sides."

The prosecutor stands first, his demeanor confident and almost smug. He lays out the case against me with meticulous detail, describing the scene at the park, the witnesses who saw me push Ashlyn, and the tragic loss of the baby.

words are like daggers, each one cutting deeper into my hope. I feel my

a danger to society. She is a devoted mother with deep ties to her community. Denying her bail would cause undue hardship, not only to her but also to her daughter, Abby, who has serious health

to read. The Judge reads carefully, her expression

assurances can you provide that she will

will be confined to her home with an ankle bracelet to ensure she does not leave the premises. She will reside back at her home and only have supervised visitation rights to her daughter, Abby. Given Abby's health issues, she needs

expression thoughtful but still stern. "Ms. Nolan, do you understand the terms being proposed? You would be confined to your home, unable to leave except

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would only be allowed to see your daughter

being confined to my home, of not being able to freely see Abby, tears at my heart. But I know I have no other choice. "Yes, Your Honor, I understand and accept the terms," I manage to say, my voice trembling. Judge Harper nods slowly, still clearly weighing her decision. "Givert the health of the child and the proposed conditions, I am willing to grant bail of one million dollars. However, be aware that any violation of these terms will result in immediate revocation of bail and your return to custody. Do you understand?" "Yes, Your Honor," I reply, feeling a mix of relief

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"Bail is set at one million dollars. The defendant is to be confined to her home with an ankle bracelet and will