The courtroom was empty, and a quiet tension filled the air after the trial's final arguments. Victoria sat with her family in a waiting room, nervously holding her hands. Louis paced in the hallway, checking his phone for news. The Sebastian and Sebastian families, once just connected by a marriage contract, now shared a deep worry.
The jury was discussing the case, and with each minute, the uncertainty grew heavier. Twelve people were deciding Victoria's future based on weeks of testimony and evidence. For the families, the waiting felt endless.
Victoria's parents, Margaret and Robert, sat beside her, looking worried but supportive. Elizabeth squeezed Victoria’s hand gently.
“We’ll get through this, sweetie,” she said softly. “No matter what, we’re here for you.”
Victoria nodded, bu
