The time of the hearing arrived quickly.
Daniel and his lawyer arrived at the courthouse early, wanting enough time to review their notes and gather their thoughts before entering the courtroom. Daniel had barely slept the night before, his mind running through every possible outcome.
He kept reminding himself why he was there.
For Isabella.
They entered the courtroom and took their seats at the table assigned to them. Daniel scanned the room quietly, taking in the rows of benches behind them.
A few minutes later, Elise arrived with her lawyer.
Daniel barely recognized her.
Her hair was pulled back hastily, and the dark circles beneath her eyes were noticeable even from across the room. She avoided looking directly at him, but he could feel her gaze drifting toward him every few sec
