30 Days till I Divorce My Husband (Estrella and Jason)

Chapter 139

The judge banged his gavel again and reminded sternly, “Please, plaintiff and defendant, mind your emotions.”

Heeding the judge’s advice, both parties simmered down, their anger barely contained.

The judge turned to Nick’s lawyer and inquired, “Counsel for the defense. Do you have anything further to add?”

Nick had chosen a middle-aged male attorney who, upon the judge’s query, stood up said, “Your Honor, my client has made his position abundantly clear. I have nothing further to add at this time.”

and

The judge then looked towards Estrella, “Counsel for the plaintiff. Are you able to present any further evidence at this point?”

Estrella replied, “Your Honor, we have no further evidence to present today. Therefore, we request an adjournment until the next session.

“Very well,” the judge addressed Estrella, “but please be prepared to present any additional evidence before we reconvene.”

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Estrella acknowledged, “Understood, Your Honor.” If they couldn’t produce any compelling evidence next time, the case would effectively be closed, and Nick would walk away without a scratch.

The judge announced, “Court is adjourned for today regarding the case of Lexi Hart’s injury. Both parties will be notified of the date for the next hearing in due course. The defendant, Nick, is instructed not to leave Ravenwood until the conclusion of this case.’

And with that, the session concluded, leaving Lexi’s family with little advantage aside from the charges filed against Nick.

As the group made their way to the parking lot in front of the courthouse, Jeffery and Haley spotted Nick emerging and, with eyes red with fury, accosted him, “Nick, you’re heartless! You’ve ruined my daughter.”

Dressed in a branded sportswear ensemble, Nick approached Lexi’s family with his hands in his pockets, his demeanor casual as he said, “In-laws, let’s not jump to conclusions or hurl insults. I’ve already said this has nothing to do with me. Why don’t you wait for Lexi to wake up and explain it to you herself? And really, I was quite composed in there, given how you’re pinning this on me.”

Haley trembled with rage. Haley was too upset to stand steadily, let alone hurl accusations she desperately wanted to. How dare he defend himself and smear her daughter’s name, insinuating that she was unfaithful. Haley knew her daughter better than anyone. She couldn’t be that kind of

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to Zoey, his expression darkening considerably. Pulling his hand from his pocket, he pointed at Zoey. “Are you accusing me of murder, Zoey? That’s pretty harsh.” After his remark, he casually spat on

scene unfold. She had dealt

Nick before.

at Estrella with tears in her eyes. “Estrella, do you believe my sister’s injury and fall have nothing to do

Nick’s retreating figure. “I’ll bring him to justice.”

determination and calmness inexplicably soothed Zoey and her parents, instilling in them a

Zoey and her parents and discussing the next steps for the case, Estrella suggested they head home. Zoey offered to treat Estrella to dinner, but she declined, suggesting they wait

only to discover it was sitting unusually low. Upon closer inspection, she found all four tires punctured, the car sagging lifelessly. It didn’t take a genius to

frustration, Estrella was fuming.

like that get the best of her, especially since held likely

a ride, a sleek black car

the window slowly roll down to reveal Korey’s face,

she greeted him,

you a lift,” he offered.

there, it seemed more awkward to refuse

car started moving, and Blake, the driver, glanced back and offered

and turned to Korey, Were

prosecutor’s office,” Korey replied

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your car? The tires seem to be damaged.”