"It''s fine. Dad is at the meeting," Jonah replied while quietly casting a loving gaze at Alyssa. "I came


    over because I was worried about Lyse and wanted to lend a hand if any emergency arises."


    "Woah, Jonah, you''re doting on her like she''s your daughter," Cyrusplimented Jonah earnestly as


    he stared conflictedly at Alyssa and Jasper. "But we''re not going to have many opportunities to stay by


    her side. Now that she has her protector, she will not need us as much."


    "Such is life. Ever since her 18th birthday, I braced for the day she no longer needs me." Jonah was


    flooded with memories of Alyssa''s smiling face. Despite the bitterness, he only had blessings for Alyssa


    instead of envy. "Isn''t it nice that we can entrust her to Jasper? It''s also about time we ''retire'' from her


    life."


    The murmurs ceased after the intiff, the attorneys, and the prosecutor filed into the court. Sean and


    Simon took their seats on both sides, the tension between them palpable.


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    "Sean, good luck!" Tatiana whispered as she stared keenly at Sean''s dashing and spirited figure.


    Sitting upright, she felt her nerves tingling.


    Ss, dressed in his uniform, marched to his seat. His sharp brows exuded an air of authority, adding to


    the pressure in the room.


    "Ah! Do you guys feel the same?" Colene swooned at Ss. "Doesn''t he look super handsome in


    court? If all the public prosecutors look like Ss, I''ll willingly get into trouble once in a while just to go


    to court!"


    Her remark left L and Tatiana speechless.


    Meanwhile, Mandy looked exasperated by Colene''s antics. She yfully reminded Colene, "Can you


    act like a married woman for once? What do you take the court as, a host club that you can visit as you


    wish?"


    Ss reflexively nced at the public gallery, where he found his family in presence. Despite being a


    veteran in court who carried himself with a heart of steel, he couldn''t help but feel touched at the sight.


    In this trial, not only was he responsible for seeking justice for the victim and representing the country


    in prosecuting the culprit, but he also bore the heavy expectations of his family.


    At thest moment, a slim figure sneaked past the gaps of the closing door. Ss'' attention was once


    again drawn to the back of the public gallery.


    Soon, he felt his chest tighten before his heart raced like crazy. He spotted Rose sitting at thest row,


    dressed inconspicuously in a khaki-colored pantsuit. As half of her face was covered behind her


    sunsses, he couldn''t make out her expression and had no idea whether or not she was looking at


    him.


    Even so, he felt an adrenaline rush. Excitement coursed through his veins, charging him with energy.


    The door to the right opened. Two policewomen emerged with Sophia, dressed in a prisoner''s uniform


    and handcuffed. Following Sophia, Jeffrey was brought to court as well.


    Sophia red sharply at Jeffrey, but her demeanor changedpletely when she turned to Javier.


    Tearing up, she put on a pitiful look in front of Javier.