Chapter 47 A Whispered Plan

• The courthouse parking lot buzzed with activity as reporters and onlookers dispersed, the day's dramatic events still echoing in the air. Amidst the commotion, a sleek black SUV sat inconspicuously in a corner, its tinted windows concealing two figures engaged in intense conversation.
• Lance, his golden hair slightly tousled from running his fingers through it nervously, leaned back in the passenger seat. His gray eyes, usually alight with confidence on the soccer field, now held a mix of relief and longing as he gazed towards the courthouse steps where Edwin had stood moments ago.
• "I can't believe that out of your busy schedule, with all the training and matches as the season is here, you still found time to come see your celebrity crush," Devin teased, his hazel eyes dancing with amusement as he turned to face his best friend. "Are you still the same Lance that never cared about anyone and broke countless girls hearts?"