Chapter 63The courtroom was full, people sat in rows, whispers moved from one side to another.All eyes were on one person, Annabel.She stood in front and her hands were in cuffs and face looked tired but her eyes were still sharp.The judge looks down at her.“Annabel Hayes,” he said. “You have been found guilty of attempted murder.”Silence fell.“You planned and carried out the poisoning of Miss Aurora Sterling.”Annabel said nothing, her jaw was tight and the judge continued.“This court does not take this lightly.”A paused, the final words.“You are sentenced to life imprisonment.”A loud gasp filled the room, some people shook their heads, some whispered. Annabel closed her eyes just for a second.Then she opened them again slowly and she did not cry.She did not beg, she only turned her head.Her eyes searched the room and then they stopped, on Caspian and he stood at the back, still, watching.Their eyes met, for a long moment and Annabel’s lips moved but no sound came out
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