EVE As I sat with Lori, she got a call. Her face darkened as she listened. "The lawyer," she mouthed to me, and I felt my stomach drop. I could only hear Lori's side of the conversation, but it was enough to understand the news wasn't good. "I understand, but the judge isn't convinced without evidence from the truck. Yes, I'll let them know." She hung up, looking defeated. Drake came out of the house, his face twisted with anger. He punched the side of the porch railing, then kicked a chair, sending it clattering down the steps. Noticing my tears, he sighed. "Sorry, I didn't mean to upset you," he said. "It's not that," I mumbled, wiping my face. "The lawyer said what they found isn't enough. Kha's not getting out." His eyes widened, and then he deflated, rubbing his temples. "I'm sorry, Eve... wow, okay. Yeah, that is something else. Perfect timing I guess." He was acting so strange, like he wanted to comfort me, but something held him back. Lori hugged me, then glanced
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