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Chapter 90: Jared

It’s the morning of the court case. We only found out last night that it would be held today. My father’s legal team had worked tirelessly to pull this off, and I’m impressed at the speed they did it in.

Layla stands in front of the mirror, fixing her black suit jacket. She’s been doing the same thing for the last ten minutes. I loosen the collar of my shirt. I’ll close the top two buttons before we leave the house.

"I wish you didn’t have to do this, but my father has assured me the proceedings will be quick." I reach out and touch Layla’s shoulder. She lays her hand on top of mine.

"I’m the only one who can identify him." Layla turns, and my hand falls away from her. "It will be quick, like ripping off a Band-Aid."