Chapter 34

Thursday, mid-afternoon, the week after they went to the African club, Becky walked out of the courtroom along with the others. She was there as a witness on behalf of the Open Arms Foundation for one of the domestic violence cases they were helping some women with.

The defendant, Dorothy, and her older brother walked with Becky to where she parked her car.

Their lawyer, Mrs. Stevenson, was with them too. They spoke for a few minutes before Dorothy and her brother entered their car and drove off. 

"Thanks so much," Becky turned to the lawyer.

"It's nothing," Mrs. Stevenson said with a smile. "I have to go back in there," she pointed toward the courtroom. "I still have one more case today."

"Sure," Becky nodded.

"I will call you if any other thing comes up before the next hearing," Mrs. Stevenson said and before she quickly rushed away.

She brought her phone out of her bag to call Evelyn when she got into her car to give her the feedback