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.”

hurl insults. I’ve already said this has nothing to do

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

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

She had dealt with

eyes. “Estrella, do you believe my sister’s injury and fall have nothing to do with him?”

“I’ll bring him to

a

consoling 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 resolved. Estrella encouraged Zoey to take her parents

car sagging lifelessly. It didn’t take a genius to figure out that Nick was behind this

frustration, Estrella was fuming. What a low blow!

man like that get

ride, a sleek black car pulled up beside

slowly roll down to reveal Korey’s face,

she greeted

you a lift,”

it seemed

Blake, the driver, glanced back and offered a

and turned to Korey, Were you around here on business?”

office,” Korey replied before probing, “What happened

of the defendant,”

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