Shayla
The tension in the courtroom felt like a suffocating blanket as Shayla's legal team prepared to call their final expert witness to the stand. My stomach twisted with nerves, but I kept my expression neutral, determined not to give Terrance or his lawyer the satisfaction of seeing my anxiety. Chris sat close beside me, his hand resting on mine under the table, a quiet but constant source of strength. I squeezed his fingers lightly, grateful for him in that moment more than words could ever express.
Ms. Greene stood, her voice clear and steady. "Your Honor, the prosecution calls Dr. Abigail Merrick, expert in forensic psychology, to the stand."
