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“Objection, Your Honor,” Asher’s attorney spoke up, “they cannot present a witness without—“

“Objection overruled,” The judge said, his gaze fixed on me as he continued, “You have five minutes.”

I glanced at Asher, “I’ll make it worth it. But first, I need a charger,”

“Mrs. Whitmore, this is a court, not a charging unit.”

“I know, but all the evidence is on this phone and it’s switched off.” I held it up.

Asher laughed. “What new drama is this Loren, are you just trying to stall the inevitable
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