30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

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.”

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.”

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.”

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

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

from his pocket, he pointed at Zoey. “Are you accusing me of murder, Zoey? That’s pretty harsh.” After

remained composed, watching the scene unfold. She had

Nick was out of sight, Zoey looked at Estrella with tears in her eyes. “Estrella, do you believe my sister’s injury and fall have nothing to do with him?”

Nick’s retreating figure. “I’ll bring

and her parents, instilling in them a belief that she would uncover the truth and secure justice

suggested they head home. Zoey offered to treat Estrella to dinner, but she declined, suggesting they wait until the case was resolved. Estrella encouraged Zoey to take her parents to rest. Zoey reluctantly agreed and left with

low. Upon closer inspection, she found all four tires punctured, the car sagging lifelessly. It didn’t take a genius to figure out that

head in frustration, Estrella was fuming. What

that get the best of her, especially since held likely seek revenge on Zoey if

ride, a sleek black

window slowly roll down to reveal

greeted him, “Korey.”

you a lift,” he

there, it seemed more

car started moving, and Blake, the driver, glanced back and offered a polite “Ms.

back at Blake and turned to

check of the prosecutor’s office,” Korey replied before probing, “What happened to

the work of the defendant,”