The court session resumed at 3:00 pm sharp.
The entire session was still being live-streamed. Everyone was now familiar with the presiding judge, the prosecutor, the plaintiff, and the defendant.
In the morning, the public gallery was packed to the brim. Now, it was just Alyssa, Jasper, and their family and friends. The quietness was chilling.
None of the other Becketts were present. Even Sophia's daughter, Betty, was too embarrassed to attend the session.
Sophia and Jeffrey walked out one after another. Their hands were cuffed. Once again, they were led to their respective seats in humiliation.
Metal railings separated Sophia and the rest of the courtroom. Her hair was in disarray. She was expressionless. She scanned the gallery with a blank look in her eyes.
She observed that only the Taylor family remained. A twisted expression took over her face, and she couldn't help herself and burst out laughing.
Steven frowned. He tapped the gavel. He coldly instructed, "Please be quiet, defendant!"
Simultaneously, Simon struggled to maintain his composure. His face was rigid, as if a light touch might shatter him.
In essence, he was experiencing defeat.
Sean was assisting Gemma, holding onto her arm as they proceeded to the plaintiff's seat. He offered gentle pats on her back in an attempt to provide comfort.
She was already 80 years old. It was hard enough for her to get through the tumultuous session in the morning. She barely had anything to eat at noon because she was too worried.
She waited all the way until now for the court's final verdict on both Sophia and Jeffrey.
Sean took note of all these. His heart ached, and he felt terrible for her. He had been preparing for this hearing day and night. He swore to be in his best condition. He wanted to do his very best to make Sophia plead guilty.
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The readers' comments on the novel: Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper)
I am trying to figure out why an author writes one page and it is suppose to be a chapter and then the author gets the audience hooked on the story and just drags it on. Follow the rules please, and at least give the 7 chapters daily. Two chapters every other day is a waste of time. Or just release the book and give us the option to buy it....
Ughhh…can we get more pleeeease! I’m so into this book and literally check daily for updates but it’s only two pages at most. Can you at least do 4 pages a night 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽...
More chapters please the 7 chapters/day would be nice, TY...
Where can i download the remaining chapters?...
Why are we literally only getting one chapter a day?!? I mean can we at least get 4 or something? Irritating🙄...
Hello, more chapters please. It has been over 1 week since we have received 7 chapters. Thank you...
Just wonder what happened to publish 7 chap/day...
You upload shows 5/21/24 01:20, but I read these chapters 5/20/24 9:26. you can't go back with time only forward...
Come on more chapters or give me information to purchase the book. Last read these chapters yester 5/16 at 21.35. What the hell don't have to spoon feed us....
Time for this story to end it's getting boring and it's too long...