Chapter 161

Kayla's POV

I sit calmly in my chair, my heart beating steadily as I gaze around the courtroom.

The murmur of voices, the shuffling of papers, the rustling of clothes it all seems like background noise to me.

Today's the day, the day of the final hearing, but I am not worried. I'm not bothered. I know I will walk out of here a free person.

As I scan the room, my eyes land on the prosecutor, her stern expression a stark contrast to my own calm demeanor. She thinks she has a case against me, but she's got nothing.

My lawyer, Mr. Johnson, gives me a reassuring smile as he organizes his notes.

He believes in me, and he knows we've got this. We have gone over the evidence a thousand times, and it's clear, I'm innocent.

Well... at least.

The judge enters the room, and the murmur of voices dies down. I straighten my back, ready to face whatever comes next. But I'm not nervous. I'm not anxious. I know I didn't do anything wron