Chapter 14 - Colton Faces Consequences
Colton’s case went through juvenile channels.
No adult prison fantasy.
He admitted intentionally tripping Wren and kicking away her food.
The fall caused minor injury.
He entered a diversion program.
Counseling.
Community service.
Behavior contract.
Restitution for medical costs through his parents.
No contact with Wren for a period.
His phone messages with Sabine became part of therapy discussions, not a public shaming campaign.
At first, Colton blamed me.
“You knocked my tooth out.”
True.
I had accountability too.
That actually helped his counselor.
Two wrongs existed.
He could not erase his by pointing to mine.
I could not erase mine by pointing to his.
Months later, he wrote Wren an apology.
Her therapist screened it.
Wren said:
“Not yet.”
May you like
The letter stayed sealed.
Her choice.
