Chapter 70. The Trial Day

Elsie's POV

"What am I doing here?" I asked him as I shot to my feet.

"Elsie, please sit down."

"No, what's the time?"

"10:48 am."

"That's less than hours for the trial."

If I rushed, got dressed, and grabbed my things from the office, I would be able to make it in time. It was slim but worth the effort.

"No Elsie, you are not going."

"Why?"

"Because I can't lose you the way I lost him."

What in the crazy world was he saying? Who was he talking about and how did it concern the case?

I had never seen Albie this way, he looked distressed and for the first time since I woke, I was able to see the dark circles under his eyes. He looked like he was not sleeping well.

"Albie, this is important, I have to be there, I have everything it takes to win."

"I don't care about winning, I care only abou