The final verdict was in our favor, and Karen was ordered to stop her harassment immediately. The judge’s gavel came down with a resounding thud, signaling the end of Karen’s absurd claims. Dad and I exchanged relieved glances, our months of patience paying off. The courtroom buzzed with murmurs of approval, acknowledging the rightful resolution. Karen’s face was a mix of shock and poorly hidden anger; her attempts to manipulate the situation had miserably failed.