"You okay, Jasmine?" Gabriel’s voice pulled me from my thoughts as we walked back toward his car. The trial had ended only hours ago, and though Colin was behind bars, I couldn't shake the feeling of unease clinging to my skin.
I forced a smile, hoping to sound convincing. "I'm fine."
He stopped, placing a hand gently on my arm. "Don't lie to me. I can see it in your eyes. You're worried."
I sighed, glancing around the bustling street. The paparazzi had thinned out after capturing their headlines, but I still felt exposed. "I just keep thinking... what if it's not really over?"
Gabriel's jaw clenched. "It is. I'll make sure of it."
Lily tugged on my hand, her innocent face breaking through my troubled thoughts. "Mommy, can we get ice cream now? You promised!"
I knelt to her level, br
