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When the police arrived, Officer Ramos knelt beside Lily while another officer spoke to the manager. Marcus tried to answer for her, calling her emotional and dramatic, but the officer ordered him to stay silent. Then the witnesses began speaking. A man at the next table said he had seen everything. A woman had recorded it. The waiter confirmed the assault.
Lily Speaks
Officer Ramos gently asked Lily whether this had happened before. Marcus warned her not to say a word, but this time Lily did not look to him for permission. She looked at the officer, held her mother’s hand, and finally answered.
Yes. It had happened before.
As Marcus cursed under his breath, Lily raised her head and met Sofia’s eyes. Her voice grew steadier as she said she had photos, audio recordings, and proof on her phone. For the first time, she was done hiding the truth.
