However, I knew this wouldn't completely stop Karen. Something about her stubborn nature made it clear she wouldn’t accept defeat graciously. 'She’ll probably try something else,' I remarked cautiously. Dad nodded, the lines of concern briefly reappearing. 'We must stay vigilant,' he agreed. It was a bittersweet realization: while justice had prevailed, Karen’s unpredictability meant we couldn’t fully let our guard down. The courtroom victory was just one battle in a longer war.