Ch. 50: A Day In Court - Pt. 2

I don’t know how or why, but every time Jace uses that voice, my body reacts to it, not allowing me to disobey him. For the next few hours, my mind is completely on the trial and nothing else. My palms sweat the whole time Mrs. Simpson testifies, and when Jace takes the stand as well. He seems so cool and collected while my dad goes through his line of questioning, but I notice him start to waiver when the Defense steps up and asks him his first question.

“Mr. Palmer, will you please tell the court what your relationship is to the Plaintiff?” The lawyer asks.

“I’m Ella’s boyfriend.” He looks right at the jury as he states this so proudly that I have to grin. I also hear my mom chuckle behind me.

“Jace,” the lawyer begins, “You don’t mind if I call you Jace, do you?”

I notice the tick in Jace’s jaw right away, “Actually, I do mind. You may call me Mr. Palmer.”

I fight the giggle that wants to burst out at his words and at the sight of the Defense lawyer turning a shade of pink, obviousl