Chapter forty.
Evelyn's POV.
The next day, Alex and I went to court, where I filed a notice to reopen the case. The reaction was one of surprise, with many assuming my father had ensured justice for the innocent.
Little did they know, my hands were tied.
Alex shadowed me everywhere, ensuring I didn't do anything unexpected.
After we finished in court, we stepped outside, and I was surprised to see paparazzi waiting. My eyes narrowed at Alex, who simply smirked, and I clenched my fists.
"What’s the meaning of this?" I asked, annoyed. But he simply ignored my existence.
Involving the paparazzi wasn’t necessary. Alex stepped closer, wrapped his arm around my shoulders, and whispered, "Smile."
I adjusted my sunglasses, forced a smile, and Alex held my hand as the paparazzi swarmed us
