Chapter 9 - Justice in the LightThe final sentencing for Lorena took place on a bright autumn morning.
Found guilty on all counts, including the murder of Elena and aggravated child abuse, Lorena was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
As she was led away in chains to serve her sentence in a maximum-security penitentiary, Roberto felt the last lingering shadows of the past lift away from his heart.
Outside the courthouse, reporters swarmed Roberto, asking how he felt after such a long, painful ordeal.
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"Justice has been served," Roberto told the cameras calmly. "My late wife can finally rest in peace, and my son is safe, happy, and surrounded by love."
He reached out and held María's hand firmly in front of the flashing cameras. "We are moving forward as a family."
