Chapter61:

Chapter 61 Eva's point of view  The courtroom felt like it was swallowing me whole as I sat in the defendant's chair, waiting for the judge to read the verdict. I clasped my hands tightly, my knuckles turning white as I stared down, focusing on each breath to keep from trembling. It felt as if the entire world was holding its breath, waiting to see if I’d be condemned for a crime I didn’t commit. The quiet murmurs of the people around me faded to nothing, my mind drowning in memories of the last few days, the humiliation and accusations, the look of hatred in Max's eyes. I could still feel the weight of his words, pressing down on me, suffocating me even now. No one deserved this… not even him. Yet here I was, paying for a debt that wasn’t mine. The memories of the time i was found guilty six years ago flooded my head, opening unhealed wounds. The judge, an older man with a steely expression, cleared his throat, and the courtroom fell silent. Every eye turned to him, and I felt my stom