Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Chapter 201

The lawyer seemed to know neither of them would agree, so he immediately took a step back and said, "If that's not possible, could we at least take a look throug the window?"

Landiously glanced at the two officers. But they remained unmoved.

"No," they said firmly. "No one can come near."

Even when the lawyer pulled out his credentials, the officers didn't so much as

as blink Their refusal was absolute, with no room for negotiation

The hope I had been clinging to slowly slipped away. I coldly studied the two men in front of me, and a suspicion that had been founing in my mind became cleare At that moment, the lawyer returned, defeated. together and said, "Let's go."

Seeing his worn-out expression, I pressed my lips toge

Anger simmered inside me, and after throwing out those words in a cold tone, I turned on my heel and left, leaving Lyla and the others behind. I walked quicldy a if that would somehow dissipate the frustration buming inside me,

It wasn't until I stepped out of the building's lobby that I stopped. I stood by the entrance, my gaze unfocused as it drifted into the distance, trying to make sens of their motivations.

light tap on my left shoulder pulled me

voice, filled with concern, broke the silence.

throat. Forcing a smile, I shook my head and

shifted my focus to the lawyer, a

stare, the lawyer

as I asked, "What happens if Leah is actually

replied gravely, meeting my eyes. "As long as the trial

cuisine

being sneaky-it was the brilliance of whoever was pulling the strings

family was truly dedicated to Leah and Elizabeth. Even now, when things had escalated

they hadn't bothered to ask if I would allow it I stood there for a

where ate you

to find someone. You all wait here." "Tind someone" Whin?" Lyla paused, still moving toward me, looking confused, Sering her puzzled expression, I answered casually, "Someone who can help me, but

ve to discuss *

was enough to stop Lyla in letracks. Lignored the confusion still lingering on her face and continued up the

out was confused. After all, I didn't

wasn't about to find anyone who