Chapter 808: Serena's Uncharacteristic Hesitation

"Good question." Hayden sat in the parking lot, watching the live court proceedings on a tablet with Nathan. Neither had entered the courtroom. Both held fruit teas in one hand and snacks in the other, enjoying a relaxed afternoon. "These people really know how to focus on the main points," Hayden mused. Nathan, holding his snack with a hint of disdain, added, "Phil Walker and Mrs. Ogden responded pretty quickly. I thought this would be over faster." His gaze shifted to the front row, where Pippa Ogden was seated. Compared to the last time they had seen her, there was a new spark in her eyes—perhaps the anticipation of freedom after today had invigorated her. She held a tablet in her hands, Phil Walker’s voice pouring through her earbuds, sharp and urgent: "When will I get my turn?! Why is Miss Reed tangled up with these two scumbags?!" It was rare to see someone so eager to drag their own mother down. Hayden and Nathan exchanged a glance. They understood Pippa’