In a short while, Sam answered tersely. "Yes, I have."
Accordingly, the prosecutor stood up and handed a flash drive to the courtroom officer.
The defense lawyer and Kelly were stunned by Sam’s answer. They could not believe that she has evidence in hand.
Kelly suddenly felt cold throughout her body. She was bothered about what evidence does Sam has in that flash drive.
Although she was very sure that there’s no CCTV camera at the location where she abducted Sam, she could not help but worry.
The courtroom officer inserted the flash drive in the laptop connected to the projector in the courtroom. Then, she clicked the file saved in it and played the video.
Everyone in the courtroom was silent and watched the video attentively.
Kelly started to feel nervous when she saw the familiar place on the screen. Cold sweats formed on her forehead.
Thereafter, Mrs. Wilson passed out.Sam nervously got down and picked up her mom. She still checked her body but she did not see any wound from her.“You have nothing to worry about, Sam. Your mom just fainted due to shock,” said Charles calmly. He was certain that Kelly was not able to fire the gun. The gunshot heard was from the police who shot Kelly the moment she pointed out the gun towards Sam.Meanwhile, Kelly’s face was in deep pain as tears fell down her cheeks. She was shot at the back. Then, she collapsed right after the police officers reached her.“Are you sure?” asked Sam, worry was written all over her face.“Yes, the gunshot heard was for Kelly,” said Charles then he looked at the door where Kelly was lying.Sam turned her head and saw Kelly on the floor with the police officers who were performing first aid treatment to her wound.“Call the ambulance
Sam was saddened by what she learned. It only means that Harvey does not really want to see her. She turned around disheartened and about to leave but she turned back to ask the security guard.“Since when did they leave?” Sam asked curiously.“Yesterday afternoon, Ma’am.” the guard answered casually.“Alright, thank you,” Sam said bitterly before she turned and left in a daze.She got in her car dumbfounded. She was thinking why the family suddenly left their villa.She took a deep breath before she drove back to their house.On the way, she was occupied by Harvey. She was unhappy that she could not talk to him before he left.‘Am I so bad that he does not want to talk to me? That he did not even inform me that they're leaving?’ Sam asked herself.When Sam came home, she was surprised to see a bouquet of sunflowers on the porch. She smiled while she held the f
Sam was startled that she turned around instantly to look who touched her. Then, she was surprised to see Charles.“Charles!” She sighed while she held her chest.“Sorry, did I startle you?” asked Charles when he noticed Sam’s nervous expression.“Yeah. By the way, I thought you’re busy. What are you doing here?” asked Sam.“I just told you that because I want to surprise you. Aren’t you surprised?” said Charles with a grin.Sam was confused. She was wondering how did Charles know that she was coming. “Surprise me? I was supposed to surprise you but- wait, all my things left here are gone.”“I’ll tell you where your stuff is but you need to answer my question first,” said Charles staring at her.“What is that?” Sam asked curiously.Charles became serious. “Sam, you know how much I love you. Do you still love me too?” He asked in a magnetic voi
Steve smiled innocently at Charles which made Charles more annoyed.While Sam was flattered by Steve's remarks. She felt warm inside with their praises.Mrs. Davidson continued chatting with Sam. It seemed that she was so interested in Sam's life. She did not pay so much attention to Steve and was not noticed Charles's indifferent reaction.After dinner, Charles and Sam rest for a while before they prepared to leave.“Charles, what if you spend overnight here? It’s been a while since you last slept here. Besides, Sam and I have a lot to talk about.” Mrs. Davidson suggested as she enjoyed Sam’s company.“Mom, there’s still next time. Sam was tired from travel earlier. She needs to rest,” said Charles as an excuse. He really does not want to stay with Steve as he felt uncomfortable especially that Sam was with him.Although Sam was really exhausted that she wanted to go home as well.
"Alright, I'll pick it up this afternoon," Sam replied.Last year, Sam was not able to attend the reunion because she went to the southern suburbs. Thus, she planned to attend this year sinceit's nearly six years now when she graduated from college.“By the way mom, I moved to a new house.” She continued.“Moved? Why so sudden? Didn’t you just paid your apartment last year?” Mrs. Wilson was puzzled.“It’s a long story, mom. I’ll tell you later when I get there. I’ll hang up now. Bye!” Sam ended the call.She could not tell over the phone that Charles gave her a house that’s why she intended to go there to inform her mom.After the call, Sam took her favorite novel from the bookshelf and sat down on the sofa. She read it until she unconsciously fell asleep. It appeared that she needs to sleep more.Sam suddenly woke up due to the tone of her ring
Mrs. Wilson was shocked when she saw that Sam and Charles came together.Although she was aware that they got back together.She recalled what Sam told her earlier, thus an assumption formed in her mind. She thought that they must be telling her about it that’s why they went together.Mrs. Davidson threw a questionable look at Sam. She did not expect that it would turn out like this.“Mom, where’s the invitation?” asked Sam not noticing her mother's peculiar expression.Mrs. Wilson was lost in her thoughts, she did not notice that Sam was talking to her.“Mom? Why do you look astonished? Is something the matter?” Sam worriedly stared at her mother when she did not answer.That’s the only time Mrs. Wilson paid attention to her daughter.“Huh? I-I was just thinking of something. What is it?”
Everyone in the event was puzzled why Charles left in a hurry including Olivia. She wondered if she said something wrong as he looked flustered before he left.While Charles almost flies to the parking area. He has a bad hunch that it’s not a simple mistake or prank but he could not think who has the intention to do so.He was aware that Sam has a limited social circle. Only Kelly has the motive but she was already in prison. Aside from her, he could not think of anyone.When Charles reached his car, he immediately got in and drove fast to the university while he was trying to call Sam.“Sam, answer your phone,” Charles said anxiously.However, Sam could not answer his call because shewas trying to escape Jules.Based on Jules's nasty expression, Sam sensed that he would not do anything good. Therefore, rightafter he blocked her path and threwher a question, sh
Charles pulled himself together. He thought that Sam was in danger and needs immediate help. He should think of a way how to rescue Sam the soonest.He ended his call with Sam and decided to call the nearest police station to the university. He reported the incident and asked to send rescue for Sam.However, the police station was fifteen minutes away from the university. Heglimpsed at his navigation map and found out that he’s still twenty minutes away.Charles gnashed his teeth as he thumped the steering wheel with his right hand. Then, he pressed the accelerator harder. He needs to get there quickly.Thereafter, he called Sam once again. He should at least know her situation as of the moment.When Sam’s phone rang, Jules got distracted. He looked where the sound was coming and he saw the purse on the floor where she put her phone.“You have a caller. It must be your boyfrie