Chapter 86: Final Battle

“The defendant admits and deeply regrets what he did. But I’d like you to understand that there were mitigating circumstances,” makabagbag damdaming saad ni Allan.

“Please elaborate, Counsel,” saad ni Judge Lopez.

“The defendant was a sensitive, lonely child his entire life. Isn’t it true that all children are supposed to be raised with their parents’ love?”

“Of course. How could it be any other way?”

“Exactly!” mariing saad ni Allan at humarap sa mga manunuod na naroon. “Unfortunately, the defendant was forced to give up his parents for the sake of society. His father, a public official, and her mother, a pillar of the economy, both devoted their lives to this country and were unable to be there for him.” At muli itong humarap sa judge.

“That must have been difficult,” tumatangong saad ni Judge Lopez.

“Axel is correct, so this is how they will end the show,” wika ni Ysabella na masinsing nakatingin sa direksyon nina Luigi.

“Your Honor,” tawag ni Prosecutor Gerona sa atensyon ng judge