I sit waiting for Alex in the lobby. He’s been gone about forty-five minutes. Three officers approach me, and I am worried they are about to give me bad news, “Frau, the courthouse will be closing soon. Are you waiting for someone?”
I see Alex step into the lobby and feel relieved. Looking back at the officers, I tell them, “Yes, my fiancé was with Officer Weber. I see him now. Thank you for your concern.” The three officers leave.
Once Alex is next to me, he asks, “Is everything okay?”
I nod, “Yes, I think they just wanted to make sure I left before the courthouse closed.”
I see Alex relax, “I was worried Johnathon did something else.” I look at him curiously. He is quick to explain, “I asked about adopting Kayla and Johnathon tried to lunge at me.”
“What?” I ask in alarm.
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