Judges verdict
A local judge delivered the final blow. Sentences were long, with little leniency granted despite their pleas. The burglars tried to frame their story as a legacy, a family dream, but the court didn’t bend. The gavel fell with a sharp crack, echoing in Harper’s ears. He felt a quiet sense of closure. Their story might have been tragic, but it could never excuse the choices they made. The line was drawn.
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