Chapter 188

The courtroom filled with whispers as a sudden commotion erupted. I tried to calm Wendy down while Luke slowly stood up.

Memories of Luke kicking Max's brother-in-law away at my front door flashed through my mind. We were in court now, repeating that action would cause serious trouble.

Panic set in as I saw Luke starting to lift his foot. I turned and hugged his waist. "He's just venting because he's angry. Don't fall for his tricks!"

Max was pretending to break down, hoping to provoke us into making a mistake and delay the trial. My brief satisfaction turned to anger as I realized his plan. I tightened my grip on Luke's arm.

Luke froze in place, his tall frame stiffening slightly. His tense, handsome face softened a bit as he looked down at my arms around his waist. He raised his hand, then shoved it into his pocket, glancing at the nearby photographers. "Ms. Smith is on your left. You're hugging the wrong person," he murmured.

"Jen, you've got your left and right mixed up again.