The heavy wooden doors of the courthouse swung shut behind them.Outside, reporters had gathered in small groups, hoping to catch a glimpse of the people at the center of the sensational trial. Cameras flashed the moment Adrian emerged from another exit with his attorney, but Eva deliberately looked away.She couldn't bear to see his face again.Not today.Not after everything.Her lawyer walked beside her down the courthouse steps, carrying a thick file under one arm. The older woman looked almost as exhausted as Eva felt."I'm truly sorry," she said quietly once they reached the bottom of the staircase.Eva stopped walking.She stared absently at the busy street ahead, watching cars pass without really seeing them."It wasn't your fault."Her lawyer sighed."I still feel responsible."Eva finally looked at her."You fought for me.""I did.""But I lost."There was genuine regret in the lawyer's voice."I believed you from the very beginning."Eva managed a weak smile."I know."Her
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