"My Lord, the evidence shows that Daniel was left unattended for hours despite his critical state," I said, my voice steady and clear. "By the time his condition was finally addressed, it was too late. He is no longer alive, and that loss falls on the negligence of this hospital."

Murmurs filled the courtroom. I kept my eyes forward, refusing to let the weight of it press on me. Every word I spoke was not just for the family that had trusted me to stand for them, it was to crush Jason on his first time back in court.

Across from me, Jason shifted, his jaw tightening. "Objection. Counsel is...