I testified about the bedroom recording, the suspicious phone call and my fear of returning to the house.

The judge reviewed the evidence admitted for the hearing and heard arguments from both sides.

Preston’s attorney challenged the camera’s context and disputed his client’s knowledge of the weapon.

I had to answer questions about why I had installed a recording device and why I had pretended to sleep instead of confronting Lorraine.

I told the truth.

“Because I was frightened of what would happen if she knew I had seen her.”

My voice trembled.