Lyra watched Liliana step forward, her stance confident and unwavering despite the chaos that surrounded them. The reporters immediately clustered around her, cameras flashing. Penelope's eyes narrowed with suspicion.
"Officer Liliana Pierce, Oceanion Police Department," she announced, flashing her badge. "I have evidence that corroborates Ms. Lyra Moreau's claims."
A ripple of surprise moved through the crowd. Lyra hadn't expected Liliana to arrive so quickly—let alone with evidence in hand.
Penelope scoffed. "An officer? Please. You're clearly Lyra's friend. This is beyond inappropriate."
Liliana remained unfazed. "My personal relationships don't invalidate evidence, Mrs. Quinn." She turned to the gathered press. "The hospital's DNA test is legitimate. And I can prove the child was not Jasper Covington's."
