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Chapter 66: The Trial
Four Weeks Later, back to California*
Blossom's POV
"Baby, are you going to be okay up there?" I asked Jevan as I straightened his tie and the lapels to his jacket.
"I'll be fine," he answered. I smiled at him. It was great having him back home again. Myself and the kids missed him so much. Luckily, he made a full recovery and was released from the hospital one week ago.
Together, we stepped into the courtroom with the others following a few steps behind us.
Hunter was already seated in handcuffs looking meticulous. After the arraignment, everyone was baffled by his 'Not Guilty' plea, so today, it was the trial and we, The Hollens, had the best prosecution attorney money can afford. No stones were left unturned throughout her investigation.
In criminal cases, it was her, the prosecution attorney, to give an opening statement if she so choose, and that she did. She confidently rose and stepped into the middle. He
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