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.”

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

stand steadily, let alone hurl accusations she desperately wanted to. How dare he defend himself and smear

to utter a word. Nick turned his gaze 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

remained composed, watching the scene unfold. She had dealt

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

figure. “I’ll

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

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 until the case was

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

her head in frustration, Estrella was fuming. What a low

couldn’t let a man like that get the best of her, especially since held

to call for a ride,

window slowly roll

greeted him,

give you

there, it seemed more

the driver, glanced back and offered a polite “Ms. Estrella.”

Blake and turned to

Korey replied before probing, “What happened to your car? The tires seem to

of the defendant,” she said.

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