A police car pulled up to the courthouse.
James was escorted out of the car.
He noticed that there a crowd had formed at the gates of the court.
Thea and the rest of the Callahans were there. So were Quincy, Scarlett, and the others from Transgenerational Group. Zigmund was present too.
Thea walked over to James who was in handcuffs and being escorted out of the police car. “May I speak with him for a while?”
The police nodded and said, “Make it quick.”
James smiled at her weakly. “Why are you here, honey?”
Thea raised her hand to interrupt him.
“You’re going to be convicted, James. The judge might deal with you leniently if you admit to your charges. I hope you learn your lesson after going to prison. I won’t be waiting for you. Once your sentence is determined, I will divorce you.”
James felt a lump in his throat.
Throughout their marriage, they had constantly been at odds with each other.
This led to them almost splitting up a few times.
Now, Thea had finally uttered those words decisively.
“Thea…”
Ignoring James, Thea turned to leave.
James, on the other hand, continued to be led away by the police.
In the defendant’s room at court…
James had a cheerless expression. The trial was not at all in his favor. The best way forward was to plead for Zigmund to withdraw the case.
At that moment, the Blithe King entered the room.
The Blithe King lit a cigarette and handed it to James.
James took it and looked at him. “What? Did you come here to laugh at me?”
The Blithe King took a seat opposite James and smiled at him. “How could you think of me like that? I’m here to see if there’s anything I can help you out with.”
“Get Zigmund here for me.”
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