Serenity gave it a thought. "Wilson and you were victims. Unless both of you produce a letter to the judge and the attorney fights the case on the basis that the perpetrator instigated Queenie to harm you both, maybe Queenie will get a suspended sentence instead and let her serve time on probation."

"Suspended sentence?" Clara weighed her options. If Queenie could complete probation successfully, the judge might dismiss the case without placing her in custody. With this, would Queenie be willing to tell her Summer's whereabouts?

"What's the matter with you, all of a sudden?" Serenity asked.

"You don't have to worry so much. Even if Queenie has a lawyer to defend her, it's unlikely for Queenie to get out without serving prison time. The Birch family has hired a very reputable lawyer this time. He has never lost a single case over the past ten years. The lawyer is brutal and will fight the lawsuit with all his might. Queenie will likely stay in prison for ten years."

Clara's face san