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Chapter 10

Author: Hemme-E
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-29 04:37:51

Lydia

I lay on the hard mattress, staring at the ceiling. Sleep was impossible. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw the courtroom, the judge, and the cold, unforgiving walls of this prison closing in around me.

Tomorrow was my verdict. And I am nervous as hell.

I turned on my side, pulling the thin, scratchy blanket up to my chin. Maybe if I forced myself to rest, the morning would come faster. My hands went to my belly as I felt my babies move around, too.

Even though it came under weird circumstances, I was more than happy to be pregnant. My babies' presence made me feel less alone, and I couldn't wait to kiss and hold my twins.

I took a deep breath and closed my eyes with those thoughts, hoping they'd put me to sleep and give me good dreams.

But then..

Loud shouting came through the cell, and I could hear the sounds of crashing, yelling, and cursing. I flinched, my eyes snapping open as the noise grew louder. Someone screamed. Something slammed against the metal bars.

I pushed myse
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