Chapter 204 His Word Against Mine

• The morning of the judgment hearing had arrived, and my heart felt like a trapped bird, beating furiously against its cage. I had spent countless nights preparing, researching, and worrying about this day. It was the culmination of everything I had worked for, the moment that would determine not just my fate, but the fate of so many others.
• I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting my black blazer and smoothing down my carefully chosen navy blue dress. The courtroom was a battlefield, and I needed to be armored and ready for the fight. Taking a deep breath, I whispered words of encouragement to myself before turning away and heading out the door.
• As I approached the courthouse, I couldn't help but be struck by the scene that awaited me. A crowd had gathered, and the sight was both awe-inspiring and overwhelming. The judgment hearing had garnered an astonishing amount of public attention, and the courthouse square was bustling with people from all walks of life.