Chapter 154

ROBERT'S POV

The courtroom buzzed with an electric tension as we sat through the final moments of Reginald Thornton-Frost’s trial. Watching him snap “this isn't over” sent a surge of anger through me, and I had to resist the strong urge to punch him in the face. The judge had adjourned the sentencing to the next day, and we could only wait.

The next day, the air was thick with anticipation. The judge's gavel fell, and Reginald was sentenced to fifteen years in prison without parole. He was also ordered to compensate our family for all the trouble we had endured. Relief washed over me as I squeezed Ariana’s hand.

Outside the courthouse, reporters swarmed us, shouting questions and snapping photos. Our security detail guided us safely to our vehicle. At home, the reality of our victory finally hit us. I pulled Ariana into my arms, kissing her over and over, rejoicing in the success of the trial.

Josh, Sylvia, and Barbara soon joined us, bringing with them a sense of normalcy and camarad