Lillian visibly flinched at the words.
Sam continued, "I loved my mother, even though I found out about her later in life. I still do, but she is not well. I would hate for my Chayara to end up like me, driven by revenge. I want her to have a good and peaceful life, one in which my mother isn't a part of. I do not want her raised with the kind of hate my mother planted in me."
I swallowed hard.
"Chayara deserves better. She deserves stability, love, and a family that won't use her as a pawn in a game of revenge."
When the video ended, the room went silent.
I turned slightly, watching Lillian. She sat frozen, her lips pressed into a thin line.
Her lawyer, to his credit, tried to regain control of the situation. "Your Honour, let's not forget who the Numeros are. There have been numerous allegations over the years regarding their involvement in illegal activities. Drug trafficking, money laundering? Should we really take their word over that of a mother?"
