“May I ask why are you defending a criminal?” His expression was intimidating, “Can you deny the truth that Riya took the law in her hands?”
“Truth is a perspective”, Maya retorted, “What matters is intent, and Riya’s act of violence protected a minor from being destroyed. Your patriarchal system that defends the crime of a family elder cannot stop me.”
Maya crossed the threshold of the aristocratic house.
She groomed Riya into becoming a lawyer. The price she demanded for her kindness was that Riya would always defend the underdog.

Good for Riya!
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Yeah… She started by helping someone.
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Excellent writing Reena! ❤
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Thank you, Carol!
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Excellent story, Reena. Only problem is that some escape playing victims.
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That’s right too. Thank you, Indira!
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Welcome, dear.
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This is a great, empowering story
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Thank you, Sadje!
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You’re welcome my friend
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Even if the underdog is guilty.
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No 😂
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Guilt is decided by the set of rules we apply.
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