Chapter 1393: Will He Be Sentenced?

Though they were just empty words and part of the act, Callie felt a sting of bitterness in her heart as she listened. Beside Nelson, someone teased the child playfully, smiling as they asked, "Little one, do your mom and dad always talk to each other this formally?" Grape blinked her confused eyes, trying to comprehend. Callie instinctively tightened her grip on the hem of her clothes, her heart racing. If Grape said anything inappropriate, everything would be ruined. Nelson held Grape a little closer and answered, "They don't see each other often." This was, in fact, the truth. Callie let out a quiet sigh of relief. Grape was clever. The person looked slightly disappointed, nodding before muttering softly, "Poor kid." Nelson set Grape down and patted her head. "Be good. Daddy has things to take care of. Go home with Mommy first." Grape clung to him stubbornly. "When will you come home?" "I'll come back when I'm done," Nelson replied, glancing briefly at Callie. "If you can't