All Chapters of Hopelessly Devoted: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

As Raphael continued to testify on my behalf, I couldn't help but notice the frown on Riezel's face. She looked like she had just sucked on a lemon, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. Maybe, just maybe, things were finally starting to go my way.But my moment of triumph was short-lived. Just as Raphael was finishing up his testimony, I saw Claus walk into the courtroom. He was a tall, imposing figure, and he commanded attention as he made his way to the front of the room.But it wasn't just Claus who caught my attention. He was accompanied by a woman who was dressed in a long, black coat and wearing a pair of sunglasses. She looked like she was trying to be incognito, but I couldn't help but wonder who she was and what she was doing here.As Claus and the mysterious woman made their way to the front of the room, Riezel's face suddenly lit up. She smiled, a triumphant look on her face, and I couldn't help but wonder what was going on.Claus and the woman sat down bes

As I was dragged back to my cell, I continued to shout and swear at Riezel, my anger and frustration boiling over. "You're a monster! You're a murderer! You're going to pay for what you've done!"But as I was thrown into my cell, I realized that I was alone. The guards had left me, and I was locked in, with no one to vent my anger to.But then, I heard the sound of footsteps outside my cell. I looked up, expecting to see a guard or maybe even Raphael. But instead, it was Riezel, standing in front of me with a proud and eerie smile on her face."Delilah," she said, her voice dripping with malice. "I see you're still as fiery as ever. But let me tell you something, my dear. You're wasting your time. Raphael will never be yours. From the start, he was always meant to be mine."I felt a surge of anger and hatred towards Riezel, but I tried to keep my cool. I didn't want to give her the satisfaction of seeing me lose my temper.But Riezel just kept on smiling, her eyes glinting with amusem

As I drifted off to sleep, I felt myself being transported to a different world. A world where my baby was still alive, and I was surrounded by the people I loved.In my dream, I saw myself standing in a beautiful backyard, surrounded by lush green grass and vibrant flowers. Raphael was standing next to me, his arm wrapped around my waist, holding me close.We were both smiling, looking happy and content. And in front of us, playing in the grass, was our baby. A little boy with bright blue eyes and curly brown hair, laughing and giggling as he chased after a ball.I felt a surge of joy and love as I watched my baby play. I reached out and scooped him up in my arms, holding him close and inhaling the sweet scent of his baby shampoo.Raphael wrapped his arms around us both, holding us close. "We're a family," he whispered, his voice full of emotion. "We're a happy family."As we stood there, basking in the warmth and love of our little family, I felt a sense of peace and contentment was

The next day, I was taken back to the jail, the cold, harsh reality of my situation slamming back into me like a ton of bricks. As I walked into my cell, I felt a sense of emptiness wash over me. The small, cramped space seemed to close in around me, making me feel suffocated.I went through the motions of my daily routine, but my heart wasn't in it. I lay down on my bunk, staring blankly at the ceiling as I tried to shut out the world. I didn't care about anything or anyone anymore. I just existed.The hours ticked by slowly, each one feeling like an eternity. I got up to use the toilet, washed my hands, and then lay back down. I stared at the wall, my mind numb and empty.The sound of footsteps echoed outside my cell, and I knew it was time for breakfast. I didn't bother to get up, didn't bother to eat. I just lay there, feeling nothing.The guard came in, setting a tray of food on the floor beside me. "Hey, you need to eat something," she said, trying to sound gentle.I didn't resp

I sat calmly in the visitor room, my eyes locked on Riezel as she spoke. She was trying to get a rise out of me, trying to make me angry or upset. But I wasn't having it."You're the reason why Betty killed herself," Riezel spat, her eyes blazing with anger. "You manipulated her, used her for your own gain. And now she's dead, all because of you."I didn't flinch. I didn't even blink. I just sat there, my expression neutral.Riezel's face grew redder with rage. "Don't you have anything to say for yourself? Don't you feel any remorse for what you've done?"I chuckled, a low, throaty sound. Riezel's eyes widened in confusion, and she took a step back, looking at me with a mixture of fear and unease."What's wrong, Riezel?" I asked, my voice dripping with amusement. "Don't you like the new me? I'm not the same scared, vulnerable girl I used to be. I'm stronger now, more confident. And I'm not going to let anyone push me around."Riezel's eyes darted back and forth, as if she was searchin