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sternly at Julian’s attorney, “I am referring this matter to the county prosecutor’s office.”

Nicole stood up so quickly her chair scraped loudly against the wooden floorboards.

She grabbed her leather purse, turned on her heel, and marched out of the courtroom without looking back, the heavy doors swinging shut behind her.

Julian remained in his seat,continue reading …