The judge's arrival cut short our exchange, and the courtroom fell into a heavy silence as the proceedings commenced. Jasper wasted no time in attempting to smear my name further. He stood before the judge, his voice dripping with arrogance. "Your Honor, we find ourselves in this courtroom today b
After everyone was dismissed from the judgment hearing, Jane and I made our way out of the courtroom. She took my arm and whispered, "I know this wasn't what we expected, Evie, but remember, it's uncontrollable most times. The truth will come out." I nodded, my thoughts heavy with the weight of th
As I entered the courthouse, the atmosphere was charged with tension. Reporters jostled for positions, their cameras capturing every nuance, every expression on my face as I marched up the steps. The gravity of the situation sank in, and I steeled myself for what lay ahead. Jane awaited me inside
I began recounting the events, the moments of betrayal and violation that had led me to this courtroom. I could feel the jury's skepticism, their doubts lingering in the air. It was as if I were swimming against a relentless current, struggling to make my voice heard. However, Jasper was quick to
The air in the courtroom crackled with tension as I watched Sarah, Beth, and Faith, my former colleagues, storm into the room. Cameras flashed and the crowd stirred in wonder as they paused in the center of the room. Jasper snorted, waving at them. “What is this? There weren’t cited as witnesses,
The words hung in the air, a moment frozen in time. I felt a rush of emotions as I slowly settled in my seat, taking in the brief silence that occurred. Then suddenly it happened. The courtroom erupted in applause. I sat motionless, absorbing the magnitude of the moment. Cameras flashed and people
“That sounds nice!” I said, my smile straining as I caught the brief look of disappointment on Timothy’s face. I turned to him and placed a hand on his arm. "Timothy," I began, "what were you going to say earlier? Before Lucas suggested the party?" Timothy hesitated, his expression thoughtful. "
TIMOTHY POV Timothy clenched his jaw as the call from his father interrupted his evening. He’d been prepared to spend the whole day with Evie, but here his father was interfering yet again. With a sigh, he answered. "What do you want, Dad?" Timothy's voice held a note of frustration. Kamran's