Catherine and Lawrence walked out together, fingers entwined. Nicol stayed behind, answering questions from the press. The news about the trial was already all over the world.
Alice stumbled out of the courthouse, completely lost. The sunlight outside was harsh, almost too bright to bear. All she could think about was saving Shirley. In her heart, she knew only Nestor could help.
She flagged down a taxi and told the driver to take her to the Blair Estate.
At the Blair Estate, one of the housekeepers was caught off guard when Nestor walked in unexpectedly. “Mr. Blair, you’re back? Are you feeling better?”
Nestor nodded, looking healthier than he had in weeks. He settled onto the sofa, clearly waiting for someone.
He was waiting for Alice.
About thirty minutes later, Alice’s cab rolled up. She stepped out and immediately noticed a police car parked out front. Her heart skipped, but she pushed her worry aside. Seeing Nestor was all that mattered.
She hurried through the door and spotted a housekeeper working in the garden. “Is Nestor home?”
“Yes ma’am, he’s inside,” the housekeeper replied.
Relief swept over Alice. Maybe there was still hope for Shirley.
She rushed into the living room and saw Nestor sitting there. The sight of him made her burst into tears. She dropped down next to him, crying her heart out.

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The readers' comments on the novel: After the Fall A Leap into a Stranger's Arms
I’m glad I hung in there for all 368 chapters. This was a really good story!...
They are on a base. Alice and Shirley need to be approved and sponsored to enter. What are they worried for? Can random people just come on base?...
I’m glad the tech team has a conscience. I was also thinking the same thing about the team being the one to build it because Shirley doesn’t code anything....
This hearing is being drug out like one in real life....
How does Shirley think she can dismiss and call witnesses at will in the courtroom, telling Amy that she could leave now?...
The audacity. She just insulted his deceased wife and their child, but she wants justice? 🤣🤣...
This is the most delusional couple. Making up slights against themselves from people who couldn’t care less. Twisting everything into their own narrative of what they think and feel....
Finally. It’s all out there....
I hope he remembers to stop access to anything Alice currently has the rights to take....
Didn’t Alice bring food? She left it. I would definitely have it tested....