At precisely 3:00 p.m., the court adjourned as scheduled.

Still broadcasting live, the courtroom had familiar faces of the presiding judge, prosecutor, plaintiff, and defendant.

However, unlike the bustling crowd of the morning, the audience now consisted only of Bella, Justin, and their close friends and family, creating a stark and chilling emptiness.

None of the Salvador family members were present. Even Bethany, Shannon's daughter, was too embarrassed to stay. Handcuffed, the authorities led Shannon and Winston back to their cells once again, depriving them of any dignity. Behind the cold iron bars, Shannon, her hair disheveled, glanced numbly at the audience. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the Findɴovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Seeing only the Thompsons, her features twisted, and she burst into laughter.

Clarence furrowed his brows, tapping his gavel and sternly reminding her, "Defendant, please remain silent!" Hunter's expression was strained, barely held together, as if he were to collapse with the slightest breeze. In simpler terms, he looked utterly defeated.

Linny's grandmother slowly to the plaintiff's seat, gently patting her back

was too anxious to eat much at noon, waiting agonizingly for the court's final verdict on these two criminals. Seeing this, Steven felt a bitter ache in his heart. He was

had spent countless

this

case and ensure Shannon got what she deserved. Yet he knew his efforts alone would not have been enough. Without Bella and Justin's strategic planning and Axel's crucial intervention,

from the

Lovett brothers were well aware

quite image-conscious and had significant myopia, so

and important occasions, he would wear glasses as

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255