Nathan
I took a slow breath, steadying my thoughts before I pushed to my feet. “Stay here,” I told Matt, my voice calm but firm. “I’m going to handle the paperwork and get you out of here.” I told him.
He gave a small nod, his fingers still twisting at the hem of his hoodie. I could tell he was scared, but he was trying his best not to show it. I wasn't sure how Eleanor would handle this, but I knew it must be one of the reasons Matt was scared.
Sighing, I wanted to reassure him that everything would be fine, or was going to, but I couldn't because I didn't want to give him a false hope. I wasn't sure what Eleanor or even his parents would do, so…
I turned and stepped out of the room, my expression already shifting back to the controlled, unreadable one I wore in court. The moment th
