Chapter 28 Final Reading

• Lyra's hands trembled, the sweat on her palms betraying her intense nerves. Her heart pounded in her chest as she watched the judge make his way into the courtroom. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation, and Lyra's unease grew with every step the judge took toward his seat.
• As the proceedings began, the judge’s voice echoed through the hushed courtroom. “We are here today for the final reading in the case concerning custody, where Mr. Greg Griffin has brought Ms. Bethany Stanford before the court to question the custody of their son.”
• The room was filled with a tense silence, broken only by the rustling of papers and the soft murmur of the audience. Lyra’s gaze darted nervously between the judge and Greg, who sat across the room with an unreadable expression. The last court session had been fraught with tension, and the uncertainty of this moment was almost unbearable.