He Woke Me at 5 A.M. to Serve His Parents—That’s When I Knew I Wasn’t His Wife

the bench.”

Lauren was sworn in. She sat in the witness chair, her hands clasped so tightly in her lap that her knuckles were white.

Ms. Darden approached her gently. “Lauren, please tell the court what you witnessed on the morning of the assault.”

Lauren took a shaky breath. “They planned it,” she said, her voice growing stronger. “Mom told Daniel the continue reading …