CHAPTER 179

The next day when the trial proceeded, I had some hope and at the same time, there was a certain level of concern in me.

The mood or as you would call it the feeling of the people was turning against us and Theo could no longer sustain the charade that he was putting up.

It was a moment that the defense team never wanted, as hard as they tried to cope with evidence and growing public sentiment.

As attending the courtroom, it was clear that Theo was so frustrated most of the time. He was staring at the table his hands were making the beat of a frightened man.

This new appearance indeed made the former confident man look like a hopeless man begging for an opportunity to stay alive.

Hence, efforts to attempt to dismiss the accusations looked more and more futile and one could tell that the pressure was beginning to build.

Another day was over and the judge banged his gavel as it was in the middle of a very intense court proceeding. I packed my belongings and slowly got up, feeling a sens