Chapter 237

Selena’s POV “Miss Miller, can you tell the court how long you’ve been engaged to Mr. Carter?” The courtroom was cold, silent, but never peaceful. I felt suffocated in this spacious room. There were few people, but it felt like the whole world was watching me right then. My hands were cold and sweaty. Alex was holding them, but that didn’t calm me. Our lawyer was right. Lilith would find an effective witness, and she just had to choose Rachel. “We’ve been… engaged to marry since we were twenty-five,” Rachel answered before she looked at me. Elias wasn’t here, and I didn’t think it would be a good idea if he came here. It would only complicate the situation, knowing this trial would never be easy. “Were you aware of the relationship between Mr. Carter and Mrs. Westwood?” My eyes shut tight as I swallowed hard. I felt Alex squeeze my hand, trying to calm me down. “Yes,” Rachel answered again. Her voice was cold and distant. “I know they’re friends. Elias told me.” “Friends…” the prosecut