#Chapter 220: Resolution

Grace The image of Charles and Elara embracing in the hallway followed me all the way back into the courtroom. The air crackled with tension as Sean addressed the assembled crowd. His face was twisted into a grimace. He looked mad, and I hoped that was a good thing for me. "As a result of the new information presented concerning the missing liaison," he began, his voice strained, "and after careful consideration of Ms. Wolfe's former and current state..." He paused, his gaze flitting across the room, finally landing on me. "The prosecution will be amending the charges against Ms. Wolfe. However," Sean continued, his voice regaining its usual edge, "this does not constitute a complete exoneration. Ms. Wolfe's choices did result in significant consequences, and accountability is paramount." My stomach clenched. What was he leading up to? "Therefore," he declared, his eyes boring into mine, "Mooncrest will be placed on a six-month probationary period, effective immediately." A mu